roll of the dice
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Referring to the use of dice in gambling games. Compare the verb roll the dice.
Noun[edit]
roll of the dice (plural rolls of the dice)
- (idiomatic) A risky or uncertain attempt to do something, especially in an unfavourable situation.
- Synonym: throw of the dice
See also[edit]
Further reading[edit]
- “a roll of the dice”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.