no dice

Etymology
A term used in the game craps when the dice land off the table, invalidating the throw.

Phrase

 * 1)  An unacceptable alternative.
 * 2)  An unfavorable result.
 * We looked all over the house for it. No dice.
 * The board considered the proposal at the meeting, but no dice for now.
 * No dice, son, you gotta work late, Eddie Cochran, Summertime Blues
 * No dice, son, you gotta work late, Eddie Cochran, Summertime Blues