当あたるも八はっ卦け当あたらぬも八はっ卦け

expression

a prediction may or may not come true; only god knows what will happen

Proverb used to express that the outcome of a prediction or fortune-telling is uncertain; often said when taking a chance or making a guess.

• 占うらないなんて当あたるも八はっ卦け当あたらぬも八はっ卦けだよ。

  Fortune-telling is a hit-or-miss thing, you know.

• 当あたるも八はっ卦け当あたらぬも八はっ卦け、とりあえず応おう募ぼしてみよう。

  Nothing ventured, nothing gained—let's just apply and see what happens.