go either way
phrase
—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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With the top three places in the group up for grabs, this could go either way.
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The Athletic Soccer Experts,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
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The Athletic Soccer Experts,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
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“Go either way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20either%20way. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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