toss of the dice
Example Sentences
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The casino plans to re-create the ceremonial first toss of the dice that came after then-Gov.
From Washington Times • May 12, 2018
Another toss of the dice: how a parent will respond to a child's genetic disposition to be outgoing, neurotic, open to new experience and the like, either reinforcing the innate tendencies or countering them.
From Reuters • Jan. 15, 2012
He threw his life away on one toss of the dice for something he believed in.
From Time Magazine Archive
He liked moving his tiger and elephant pawns through his opponent’s blockades, but he became furious if, owing to a toss of the dice, he was captured and sent back to “Start.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
"It's a toss of the dice," he said.
From The Boy With the U.S. Miners by Rolt-Wheeler, Francis
