a roll of the dice
Meaning(s)
1. take a risk or chance on something
Popularity
Medium
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
roll the dice and see what happens
Analysis
If you take 'a roll of the dice', you take a chance in the same way you would if you were gambling. You might be planning to open a new business or invest in someone else's new project, or maybe you're returning to education in the hope of pursuing your dreams. Whatever it is, if you think it's a risk worth taking, then you are likely to 'roll the dice' or 'take a roll of the dice'. It's similar to saying you are going to 'give it a shot'.
Professional Examples (Advance)
- I've never run my own business before so opening a coffee shop is a big roll of the dice for me. I hope it pays off!
- There's no guarantee the other party will accept these terms, but let's just roll the dice and see what happens.
- I know we've already had our funding application rejected three times, but let's take one final roll of the dice and see if we can catch a break.
Social Examples (Advance)
- Every now and again I like to take a roll of the dice and put a bet on a race.
- Investing in this property might not be successful but every now and again you have to roll the dice.