hazard of the die
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But, like King Richard, he had "set his fate upon a cast," and he "would stand the hazard of the die."
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 by Various
Another hour! and lively as before The pike appears; while Peter, wearied sore, With itching fingers longs his fate to try, Yet dares not stand the hazard of the die.
From The Anglican Friar and the Fish which he Took by Hook and by Crook by A. Novice
The hazard of the die of war changed.
From Eyes Like the Sea by Mór Jókai
There is no waiting game to be played in love—one must be ready to take the hazard of the die at any moment.
From Francezka by Molly Elliot Seawell
Having packed up her belongings,—not too extensive,—paid her bill, and arranged all things ready for departure, Estelle picked out a 'nice' looking letter, and resolved to abide the hazard of the die.
From Nevermore by Rolf Bolderwood
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