zhuā​dà​tóuzhuā​dà​tou

to draw lots

抓大头 抓大頭 zhuā//dà​tóu
to draw lots
To draw lots (using marked paper rolls) to make a decision, such as allocating money/duties or deciding who will act as host
to catch the ringleader
To identify or catch the main person in charge or the key figure responsible for an action
抓大头 抓大頭 zhuā//dà​tou
to play for a fool
(colloquial) To make a fool of someone; to cheat or swindle a person

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