roll the dice

phrase

: to assume a risk by taking action

rolled the dice when they bought those stocks

Examples of roll the dice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So why is Amazon’s Prime Video, which has taken home very few gold statuettes from the Academy in recent years, rolling the dice on the Emmys? — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

But other elements of his coalition could be willing to roll the dice in a new direction. — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The Saints rolled the dice and went for two after scoring a touchdown in overtime after the Lions scored first. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Will Denver roll the dice with Murdock (or Reid/Turner) on the waiver wire? — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026