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roll of the dice

roll of the dice noun: a risky or uncertain attempt to do something, especially in an unfavourable situation.

Noun

roll of the dice (plural rolls of the dice)

  1. (idiomatic) A risky or uncertain attempt to do something, especially in an unfavourable situation.

Synonyms of roll of the dice

Forms of roll of the dice

pluralrolls of the dice

Origin of roll of the dice

Referring to the use of dice in gambling games. Compare the verb roll the dice.

Questions about roll of the dice

What does roll of the dice mean?
Roll of the dice means a risky or uncertain attempt to do something, especially in an unfavourable situation.
What part of speech is roll of the dice?
Roll of the dice is a noun.
What is the plural of roll of the dice?
The plural of roll of the dice is rolls of the dice.

Words near roll of the dice in the dictionary

  1. roll number
  2. roll numbers
  3. roll of arms
  4. roll of honour
  5. roll of snow
  6. roll of the dice
  7. roll off
  8. roll off one's tongue
  9. roll off the tongue
  10. roll on
  11. roll one's eyes

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