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roll of the dice

idiom

A risky or uncertain attempt to do something, especially in an unfavourable situation.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    call roll

    To make a roll call; to take attendance.

  2. 02

    dice roll

    Something unpredictable or unexpected.

  3. 03

    heads will roll

    Some people will be fired for incompetence.

  4. 04

    no dice

    An unacceptable alternative.

  5. 05

    Rats and mice

    [Cockney slang]dice

    The appearance of dice rolling is similar to rodents running.

  6. 06

    ready to roll

    Of a person, machine, vehicle, or plan, fully prepared to begin functioning and operating.

  7. 07

    roll back the years

    To produce a sense of nostalgia.

  8. 08

    roll in the aisles

    To laugh uproariously.

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