no dice
The idiom "no dice" is often used to indicate refusal, rejection, or the impossibility of a request or proposal.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)Used to indicate that something is not possible or will not happen.
Example
- I asked if we could leave early, but it was no dice.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)An expression of refusal or rejection.
Example
- He tried to get a loan from the bank, but they said no dice.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)Indicates that an attempt has failed or is unsuccessful.
Example
- She tried to fix the computer herself, but it was no dice.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "no dice":