throw in one's lot with
idiomatic phrase
: to join or become associated with a person, group, or thing that one hopes will win or succeed
Fence-straddlers may now throw in their lot with the new government.—
Evan Thomas and Rod Nordland
Evan Thomas and Rod NordlandHe threw in his lot with the pro-tariff side even more during the Great Depression.—Michael Hiltzik
Michael HiltzikCite this Entry
“Throw in one's lot with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20in%20one%27s%20lot%20with. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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