throw in your lot with

throw in your lot with
throw in your lot with (or cast your lot with)
: to join or become associated with a person, group, or thing that you hope will win or succeed

During the American Civil War, my great-grandfather threw in his lot with the Confederacy/Union.

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Main Entry:lot

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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