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snake eyes

/ˈsneɪk aɪz/

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/ˈsneɪk aɪz/B2informalsport
  • ruТермин, используемый в играх с костями, особенно в крэпсе, обозначающий бросок, при котором на обеих костях выпадает по одному очку (в сумме два). В контексте азартных игр считается неудачным броском.

A term used in dice games, particularly craps, referring to a roll where both dice show one pip each (a total of two). It is considered an unlucky roll in gambling contexts.

  1. Gambling termB2informal

    A roll of two dice that both show one dot, resulting in a total of two.

    ruДве единицы

    • He rolled snake eyes and lost the bet.
    • Snake eyes is the worst possible roll in craps.
    • The gambler groaned when he saw snake eyes on the table.
  2. B2informal

    Used metaphorically to describe a situation of extreme bad luck or failure.

    ruНеудача

    • Everything went wrong today; it was snake eyes all around.
    • He's been having snake eyes with his investments lately.
    • Getting snake eyes on that deal was a huge disappointment.