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

(deprecated template usage) 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.

See also

• no-go
• no joy
• no soap

Anagrams

• Condie, codein, coined, dicone, incode