a roll of the dice

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Definition of a roll of the dice

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—used to say that something could have either a good result or a bad result Opening a new restaurant is always a roll of the dice.It's a roll of the dice whether we succeed or fail.

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“A roll of the dice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20roll%20of%20the%20dice. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.

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