On a Roll

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Origin of Phrases - O

On a Roll

This phrase takes its name from the gambling tables - more specifically the craps tables. Every crapshooter earns for the time when each roll of the dice will produce another in a long string of wins. Consequently, anyone enjoying a great streak of luck is thought of as being on a roll.