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snake eyes

idiom
Meaning

Two ones, after rolling two dice.


Origin

disputed origin

From the resemblance of the two single pips to the eyes of a snake.

Examples
SIMPLE

I lost the game because I rolled snake eyes.

CONTEXTUAL

He needed a high number to win, but he rolled snake eyes instead.

COMPLEX

The gambler watched in silence as the dice landed on snake eyes, signaling the end of his winning streak.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    all eyes

    Watching alertly or attentively.

  2. 02

    all eyes and ears

    Very attentive.

  3. 03

    babies in the eyes

    The minute reflection which one sees of oneself in the eyes of another.

  4. 04

    bat one's eyes

    To signal or feign by fluttering one's eyelids, as romantic interest.

  5. 05

    bawl one's eyes out

    To cry, shed tears, weep loudly.

  6. 06

    believe one's eyes

    To believe that something which one directly sees is truly the case.

  7. 07

    clap eyes on

    To see; to lay eyes on.

  8. 08

    close one's eyes

    To ignore something.

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