roll the dice

Example Sentences

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So investors with accounts at any of these five brokerages can roll the dice and try to get SpaceX shares at the IPO price.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Does he roll the dice one last time, try to summon the energy and commitment to go again after what will doubtless be a very trying year?

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Given the IRS’s guidance and admonitions, tax professionals said, most taxpayers didn’t roll the dice on that literal reading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

We’re going to roll the dice, scared money don’t win, and we’re just going to go for it.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

And now to roll the dice, he thought with another quick glance back at Bronn.,

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin