no dice

English

Etymology

A term used in the game craps when the dice land off the table, invalidating the throw.

Pronunciation

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Phrase

no dice

1. (idiomatic) An unacceptable alternative.
2. (idiomatic) An unfavorable result.
3. (informal) Used to express a negative outcome or decision

   We looked all over the house for it. No dice.

   The board considered the proposal at the meeting, but no dice for now.

   No dice, son, you gotta work late, Eddie Cochran, Summertime Blues

See also

• no-go
• no joy
• no soap

Anagrams

• Condie, codein, coined, dicone, incode