roll the dice
Risk it all
To roll the dice is to take a chance on an uncertain outcome.
The phrase comes from games of chance where thrown dice determine results, but it extends to any risky decision where luck plays a role: We're rolling the dice on this investment.
The singular roll the die is rarer but grammatically traditional.
- gambleStake on uncertain outcome
- wagerStake on uncertainty
- betRisked stake on outcome
- leap of faithTrust without verification
- riskPossibility of harm
play the odds · all in · let it ride · go out on a limb · no guts no glory · throw caution · take a risk · chance · shooter · casino · snake eyes · lucky sevens · come what may · fate · take a chance · craps · boxcars · luck
- risksrisk, gamble, bet, wager, chance it
- chancechance, luck, lottery, randomness, probability
- risk phrasestake a chance, take a gamble, risk it all, go for broke, go all in
- opportunitygolden opportunity, window of opportunity, opportunity knocks, once in a lifetime, golden chance
- couragebravery, resilience, fearlessness, boldness, courage
- decisionschoice, make a decision, choices, yes, no
roll the diceplay it safe
Avoid unnecessary chances
hedge your bets · err on the side of caution · cover your bases · leave nothing to chance · don't rock the boat
roll the dicethink it through
roll the dicewait and see
Defer until clarity comes
hold back · stand pat · bide your time · stay put · hesitate
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