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What does the idiom 'no dice' mean? #1 (permalink) Fri Jun 05, 2009 19:27 pm   What does the idiom 'no dice' mean?
 

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ESL/EFL Test #291 "English Slang Idioms (13)", question 6

"Can you work for me this weekend?" Kerry asked Elliot. "Sorry, no .........," Elliot responded, "I have other plans."

(a) dice
(b) plant
(c) point
(d) dispute

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ESL/EFL Test #291 "English Slang Idioms (13)", answer 6

"Can you work for me this weekend?" Kerry asked Elliot. "Sorry, no dice," Elliot responded, "I have other plans."

Correct answer: (a) dice

Your answer was: incorrect
"Can you work for me this weekend?" Kerry asked Elliot. "Sorry, no point," Elliot responded, "I have other plans."
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Hi Toresten;
I know that my answer wasn't correct but the correct answer ,as I know mean's a small square blocks, what is mean in this sentence?
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Test incompl/inter-291, User's Answer 6 #2 (permalink) Fri Jun 05, 2009 19:35 pm   Test incompl/inter-291, User's Answer 6
 

Do3a, it means there is no possible chance of her working for her friend.

Your understanding of dice is correct, but not in this context.

" No dice ", slang for NO chance.

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