no dice
Meaning
(idiomatic) An unacceptable alternative.
(idiomatic) An unfavorable result.
(informal) Used to express a negative outcome or decision
We looked all over the house for it. No dice.
The board considered the proposal at the meeting, but no dice for now.
No dice, son, you gotta work late, Eddie Cochran, Summertime Blues
Alternative names
no-dice
Antonyms
Examples
You'd think the Angel would have been foresighted enough to give us a birth-control rune, but no dice.
So many times, I have a speech ready but no dice. Always a bridesmaid, never a mother.
So, it's just no hope. I cant be cool. I tried with the giant sunglasses - no dice. Sorry. I remain dorky forever. So - it's okay.
Actually, I’m into some serious distance running training for the LV marathon now, which means that I’m 10 pounds lighter than I was 2 months ago, so no dice there.
Cant unzip backer report downloads, Get 0x80004005 unspecified error, which is something about corrupted files, but downloaded on several different computers and still get no unzip, Tried a different unzip program, no dice.
It is important at this stage that she should eat anything, She is now chowing down on Fancy Feast, tried all kinds of "grain-free" food, but no dice.