No dice
phrase
It means refusal or denial of a request or proposal.
I asked if I could borrow his car, but it was no dice.
Often appears as...
- no dice from him
- said no dice
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
It indicates that there is no possibility or chance for something to happen.
I tried to fix the computer, but no dice. It's completely broken.
Often appears as...
- but no dice
- try but no dice
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
It means refusal or denial of a request or proposal.
I asked if I could borrow his car, but it was no dice.
Often appears as...
- no dice from him
- said no dice
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
It indicates that there is no possibility or chance for something to happen.
I tried to fix the computer, but no dice. It's completely broken.
Often appears as...
- but no dice
- try but no dice
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Tone
Used in informal situations among friends or in casual conversations.
Wanted to skip the line at the club, but it was no dice.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Difficulty
Highlights the effort made before a refusal or denial, indicating some struggle or attempt.
I tried fixing my bike to ride with you, but no dice.
Pro Tip 3/3Rejection Clarity
Used to make it clear that despite efforts, the result was negative, without room for doubt.
She asked for a discount, but got no dice.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Tone
Used in informal situations among friends or in casual conversations.
Wanted to skip the line at the club, but it was no dice.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Difficulty
Highlights the effort made before a refusal or denial, indicating some struggle or attempt.
I tried fixing my bike to ride with you, but no dice.
Pro Tip 3/3Rejection Clarity
Used to make it clear that despite efforts, the result was negative, without room for doubt.
She asked for a discount, but got no dice.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Tone
Used in informal situations among friends or in casual conversations.
Wanted to skip the line at the club, but it was no dice.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Difficulty
Highlights the effort made before a refusal or denial, indicating some struggle or attempt.
I tried fixing my bike to ride with you, but no dice.
Pro Tip 3/3Rejection Clarity
Used to make it clear that despite efforts, the result was negative, without room for doubt.
She asked for a discount, but got no dice.
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