rien ne va plus

English

Alternative forms

• rien n'va plus

Etymology

Borrowed from French rien ne va plus (literally “nothing goes any more”). In use since mid 19th century.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ɹɪˈã nə vɑː ˈpluː/
• Rhymes: -uː

Phrase

rien ne va plus

1. (gambling) In roulette, an announcement made by the croupier while the wheel is spinning and no more bets can be placed.

   Synonyms: les jeux sont faits, no more bets, the stakes are set

References

• “rien ne va plus”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.

French

Etymology

Literally, “nothing goes any more”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʁjɛ̃ n(ə) va ply/

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• Rhymes: -y

Phrase

rien ne va plus

1. (gambling) rien ne va plus (announcement of the croupier)

   Synonym: les jeux sont faits