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Example: I asked my father for a raise in my allowance, but he said no dice.
Meaning: refused; NO! not possible
Origin: This 20th century American saying comes from gambling games that use dice. For example, in the game of Craps, when a throw is out of play or a die is not lying flat, the throw is not valid and is ruled as 'no dice.'
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 8y agoIt can mean that someone will not agree to what you are asking for and there is no deal made. Someone might say it to you when they are not prepared to do what you want. They may want something more from you before they agree.
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What is the meaning of the idiom no dice?
Do you place dice? It is a game of chance. Throwing dice will give you a score. It has consequences.No dice means nothing happens. It has not been thrown. There is no chance at all.
What does the idiom itchy nose mean?
It is not an idiom, it means your nose is itching.
What does idiom mean in poetry?
idiom means expression like a page in a book
What does the idiom badjohn mean?
Simply its mean a bully.
What does idiom mean 'Suits his idiom'?
I think it means that that person agrees with that others persons idiom and that it fit that question that the teacher or whoever asked that question.
What is the meaning of the idiom no dice?
Do you place dice? It is a game of chance. Throwing dice will give you a score. It has consequences.No dice means nothing happens. It has not been thrown. There is no chance at all.
How do you shoot dice?
take a gun, aim, and fire - funny, very funny ...The term "shoot dice" just means to throw them down onto the table or other surface. It is an idiom.
What does it mean when dice is written over dice?
A pair of dice, or "paradise".
How do you interpret astro dice?
what does aries dice mean
What does the word dice mean in spanish?
"dice" means "says"
What does the idiom itchy nose mean?
It is not an idiom, it means your nose is itching.
What does the idiom what you have in mind mean?
It's not really an idiom. It means "what are you thinking about."
RFP responses idiom what does it mean?
RFP is not an idiom. It's an abbreviation.
What does sieve mean in idiom terms?
"Sieve" is not an idiom. See the related link.
What does this idiom mean tip of your nostrol?
It's not an idiom. It means the tip of your nostril.
What does idiom mean in poetry?
idiom means expression like a page in a book
What did Cesar mean by let the dice role?
ceaser mean by let the dice role meaning its not up to u
