no dice
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Etymology
A term used in the game craps when the dice land off the table, invalidating the throw.
Pronunciation
Audio (General Australian): (file)
Phrase
- (idiomatic) An unacceptable alternative.
- (idiomatic) An unfavorable result.
- (informal) Used to express a negative outcome or decision
- We looked all over the house for it. No dice.
- The board considered the proposal at the meeting, but no dice for now.
- No dice, son, you gotta work late, Eddie Cochran, Summertime Blues
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