Dice with death

verb phrase

To do something very dangerous where you could easily die.

He was dicing with death when he decided to go skydiving without any training.
Visual representation of "dice with death" - To do something very dangerous where you could easily die

Often appears as...

  • dicing with death by
  • dicing with death when

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To do something very dangerous where you could easily die.

He was dicing with death when he decided to go skydiving without any training.
Visual representation of "dice with death" - To do something very dangerous where you could easily die

Often appears as...

  • dicing with death by
  • dicing with death when

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "dice with death"
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Metaphorical Use

Used to describe taking serious risks, not always literally involving death.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Driving at such high speeds in the rain is like dicing with death.
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Dramatic Effect

Adds drama and emphasizes the gravity of the risk being taken.

Illustration for Dramatic Effect
She was dicing with death by ignoring the storm warnings and sailing out.
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Idiomatic Context

Often found in stories or news to highlight foolish or bold behavior.

Illustration for Idiomatic Context
The climber was dicing with death when he attempted the ascent without ropes.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Metaphorical Use

Used to describe taking serious risks, not always literally involving death.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Driving at such high speeds in the rain is like dicing with death.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Dramatic Effect

Adds drama and emphasizes the gravity of the risk being taken.

Illustration for Dramatic Effect
She was dicing with death by ignoring the storm warnings and sailing out.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Idiomatic Context

Often found in stories or news to highlight foolish or bold behavior.

Illustration for Idiomatic Context
The climber was dicing with death when he attempted the ascent without ropes.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Metaphorical Use

Used to describe taking serious risks, not always literally involving death.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Driving at such high speeds in the rain is like dicing with death.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Dramatic Effect

Adds drama and emphasizes the gravity of the risk being taken.

Illustration for Dramatic Effect
She was dicing with death by ignoring the storm warnings and sailing out.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Idiomatic Context

Often found in stories or news to highlight foolish or bold behavior.

Illustration for Idiomatic Context
The climber was dicing with death when he attempted the ascent without ropes.
Visual representation of the word "Dice with death"

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