rolled the dice
Risked it all
Rolled the dice means took a chance or gambled on an uncertain outcome.
The phrase comes from games of chance but applies broadly to any risky decision: We rolled the dice on the new hire and it paid off.
Someone who rolls the dice accepts that the result may be good or bad.
Past tense of roll the dice.
- spin the wheelRotate a randomizing disc
- luckChance affecting outcomes
- lucky breakUnforeseen favorable occurrence
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- leapSudden springing movement
leap of faith · probability · chance · fate · Hail Mary · opportunity · spontaneity · courage · serendipity · gamble · risk · taking chances · wager · high stakes · venture · bet · destiny · boldness
rolled the diceplayed it safe
Acted to minimize risk
hedged one's bets · erred on the side of caution · held back
rolled the dicesat on one's hands
Chose inaction deliberately
stood pat · bided one's time · held back · kept one's powder dry · hesitated