I lost the game because I rolled snake eyes.
snake eyes
idiomTwo ones, after rolling two dice.
Origin
disputed originFrom the resemblance of the two single pips to the eyes of a snake.
He needed a high number to win, but he rolled snake eyes instead.
The gambler watched in silence as the dice landed on snake eyes, signaling the end of his winning streak.
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all eyes
Watching alertly or attentively.
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all eyes and ears
Very attentive.
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babies in the eyes
The minute reflection which one sees of oneself in the eyes of another.
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bat one's eyes
To signal or feign by fluttering one's eyelids, as romantic interest.
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bawl one's eyes out
To cry, shed tears, weep loudly.
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believe one's eyes
To believe that something which one directly sees is truly the case.
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clap eyes on
To see; to lay eyes on.
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close one's eyes
To ignore something.