Dicey situation

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Origin of Phrases - D

Dicey situation

Meaning: Risky, potentially dangerous.

Example: Clinton put himself in a dicey situation by getting involved with a 21 year old intern.

Origin: Many betting games of chance, like craps, are played with dice. The phrase refers to the risk and uncertainty of those games.