Meanings
Referring to the use of dice in gambling games. Compare the verb roll the dice.
A risky or uncertain attempt to do something, especially in an unfavourable situation.
Example Sentences
1
Life is like a roll of the dice; you never know what you're gonna get.
2
Investing in the stock market is a roll of the dice; sometimes you win big, sometimes you lose everything.
3
We decided to take a road trip and let fate be a roll of the dice to determine our destinations.
4
Starting a new business is always a roll of the dice; success is never guaranteed.
5
He decided to ask her out on a date, knowing it was a roll of the dice whether she would say yes or not.
