roll of the dice
Example Sentences
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Even something that sounds simple and straightforward in the long run, like “large growth” or “large value,” can be a roll of the dice in the short run.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Robert Coover’s novel of sports obsession invites readers into a baseball drama in which everything depends on a roll of the dice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Without the robust data, it turns into a roll of the dice, essentially.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2025
Reds boss Arne Slot turned to the teenager in the sixth minute of stoppage time, throwing on a player who will turn 17 on Friday in a last roll of the dice.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2025
It’s the only thing I have left, my last roll of the dice.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
