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.