roll the dice
roll the dice · rolls the dice · rolled the dice · rolling the dice
To take a chance, particularly a risky attemptTo take a chance, particularly a risky attempt.
Meaning
2 senses(figuratively)To take a chance, particularly a risky attempt.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see roll, dice.
Origin
Metaphor from the use of dice in gambling games.Metaphor from the use of dice in gambling games.
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Forms
rolls the dice, rolling the dice, rolled the dice, rolled the dice| Base form | roll the dice · to roll the dice |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | rolls the dice |
| Present participle | rolling the dice |
| Past simple | rolled the dice |
| Past participle | rolled the dice |
irregular
Synonyms
3 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle