take potluck
Meaning: To accept whatever is available.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The expression probably originates from the idea of a potluck dinner, where each guest brings one different food or dish to contribute to everyone's meal. Nobody knows in advance exactly what foods will be brought. Potluck dinners and potluck picnics are popular in the U.S. They are informal gatherings and easy to organize because no one person has to provide more than one dish.
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