load the dice
Definition of load the dice
informal
: to unfairly make one possible result more likely than another We received information that would load the dice in favor of our arguments. The dice were loaded against them but they still managed to win.
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Word by Word Definitions
: the quantity that can be carried at one time by a specified means
: whatever is put on a person or pack animal to be carried : pack
: whatever is put in a ship or vehicle or airplane for conveyance : cargo
: to put a load in or on
: to place in or on a means of conveyance
: to encumber or oppress with something heavy, laborious, or disheartening : burden
: die
: a gambling game played with dice
: a small cubical piece (as of food)
: to cut into small cubes
: to ornament with square markings
: to bring by playing dice
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