HEADS OR TAILS

Good morning!

Today we add another 'OR' expression to our series.

Today's expression is: heads or tails

It refers to: the two sides of a coin. The side with the picture of a person (usually a head of state) is the 'heads' side and the opposite side (often a picture) the is 'tails' side. The phrase 'heads or tails' is usually said when throwing (tossing) a coin into the air and catching it to make a decision.

Example 1:
Amy: Who wants to take the first turn to drive?
Sam: Let's toss a coin to see. Heads or tails?
Amy: Ummm, tails. 
Sam: (throwing coin and catching it) Okay, the coin came up tails. You win. You drive first Amy.

Example 2:
Student 1: You know what I learned in maths class today? That if you toss a coin enough times, you will get an equal number of heads and tails.
Student 2: What do you mean?
Student 1: Well, look at this 20 pence coin. If I throw it and catch over and over again, eventually it will turn up 50% heads and 50% tails. 
Student 2: Really? Let's try!

Have a pleasant day!