go either way
idiom
—used to say that either of two possible results is likely to occur and that neither is more likely than the other
I don't know who's going to win. The game could go either way.
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Dating during Mercury retrograde could go either way.
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Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 17 July 2025
The next election, in fall 2026, could go either way.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
Rapid change Once the premier swing state in the country, one that could go either way in a presidential election, Florida has rapidly become bright Republican red.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
The financial aspect of pursuing this dream may suddenly change, which could go either way.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
Further bullpen upgrades could still be coming, but as for any other specific areas of improvement, Stearns could go either way.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 July 2025
Food items that could go either way, like cookies, can be preserved for up to six weeks longer than if they were placed in a regular zip lock bag.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Green teas match lighter, vegetable-forward dishes, while herbal teas can go either way, depending on the blend.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025
Other than the eight-year extension for Owen Tippett, which could still go either way, Briere has brought in solid veterans and signed current players to reasonable contract extensions only after they’ve been earned.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 17 July 2025
The next election, in fall 2026, could go either way.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
Rapid change Once the premier swing state in the country, one that could go either way in a presidential election, Florida has rapidly become bright Republican red.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
The financial aspect of pursuing this dream may suddenly change, which could go either way.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
Further bullpen upgrades could still be coming, but as for any other specific areas of improvement, Stearns could go either way.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 July 2025
Food items that could go either way, like cookies, can be preserved for up to six weeks longer than if they were placed in a regular zip lock bag.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Green teas match lighter, vegetable-forward dishes, while herbal teas can go either way, depending on the blend.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025
Other than the eight-year extension for Owen Tippett, which could still go either way, Briere has brought in solid veterans and signed current players to reasonable contract extensions only after they’ve been earned.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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“Go either way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20either%20way. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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