(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
no-dice
You'd think the Angel would have been foresighted enough to give us a birth-control rune, but no dice. Cassandra Clare
So many times, I have a speech ready but no dice. Always a bridesmaid, never a mother. Michael Curtiz
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. Ysabella Brave
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. Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet