turn of the cards
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Perhaps there are reasons why the roll of the dice and turn of the cards sometimes appear to obey the bettor's will.
From Time Magazine Archive
Accompanied by Mr. Litsinger's nephew Fred, a timid youth of 27, she met the gamblers, who inveigled the young man into staking the money on a turn of the cards.
From Time Magazine Archive
I had given up my winning seat, and was losing at every turn of the cards.
From The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I by Lever, Charles James
But a day, a bribe, a turn of the cards might legalise it and place him high in Court favour.
From The Abbess Of Vlaye by Weyman, Stanley J.
The answer to the riddle is that they liked the life and had always the gambling spirit which hopes for a lucky turn of the cards.
From The Old Merchant Marine; A chronicle of American ships and sailors by Paine, Ralph Delahaye
