Throw in your lot with somebody

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To decide to support or form an alliance with someone in a particular situation, mainly because you think that this will help you.

Seeing few other options, I threw in my lot with the rebel group.
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Often appears as...

  • throw in one's lot with them
  • throw in my lot with you

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Idiomatic

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Choosing Sides

It means deciding to side with someone, especially in a conflict or competition.

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As the two divisions argued, she threw in her lot with the marketing team.
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Shared Outcome

It suggests sharing the risks and outcomes of the group you're joining.

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The villagers threw in their lot with the developers, hoping for a share in the profits.
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Personal Advantage

The phrase often implies a hope to gain personal benefit from the alliance.

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He threw in his lot with the new boss to secure a promotion.
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