Business English from All Ears English BE 517: Roll the Dice and Start an English Conversation
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Jan 15, 2026 In this lively discussion, hosts explore the risks inherent in business decisions, emphasizing how entrepreneurs often "roll the dice" on new ventures. They unpack the imagery behind this idiom and share personal stories that exemplify taking significant life risks. Listeners learn about the balance between intuition and credentials in hiring, while also reflecting on cultural attitudes toward risk-taking. With practical examples and alternative phrases, this conversation equips listeners to embrace uncertainty in both language and life.
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Roll The Dice Means Taking Risk
- "Roll the dice" means taking a risk because you can't predict the outcome when you act.
- The idiom fits many business contexts like trying a new product or hiring someone unknown.
Moving To Tokyo Was A Big Gamble
- Lindsay moved to Tokyo right after college and describes it as a roll of the dice.
- She didn't know the apartment, school, or coworkers and arrived with little information about life there.
Moving To New York Was Risky Too
- Michelle also moved to New York City right after college and called it a roll of the dice.
- She had temporary housing, few contacts, and no official job when she arrived.