Meanings
nounroll of the dice (plural rolls of the dice)
plural rolls of the dice
- idiomaticA risky or uncertain attempt to do something, especially in an unfavourable situation.
Synonyms: throw of the dice
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA risky or uncertain attempt to do something, especially in an unfavourable situation.
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Origin
Referring to the use of dice in gambling games. Compare the verb roll the dice.
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roll of the dice. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/roll%20of%20the%20dice
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“roll of the dice.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/roll%20of%20the%20dice. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “roll of the dice,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/roll%20of%20the%20dice.
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