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no dice

Inf. no; not possible. When I asked about a loan, he said, "No dice." No. It can't be done, no dice.

See also: dice

no soap

Inf. no. I can't do it. No soap. No soap, I don't lend anyone money.

soap someone or something down

to cover someone or something thoroughly with soap or suds. Mother soaped Timmy down and rinsed him off in warm water. she soaped down the floor.

soft soap 

1. flattering talk; sweet talk. I don't mind a little soft soap. It won't affect what I decide, though. Don't waste my time with soft soap. I know you don't mean it.

2. (Usually soft-soap.) to attempt to convince someone (of something) by gentle persuasion. We couldn't soft-soap her into it. Don't try to soft-soap her. she's an old battle-ax.

See also: soft

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no dice  (American & Australian informal) also no soap (American)

something that you say in order to refuse a request or to make clear that something is not possible 'Can you lend me ten dollars?' 'Sorry, no dice - I don't have any money with me.' We were looking for a house to rent on the island but it was no soap.

See also: dice

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no dice

this result did not or will not happen no go The Giants could have made it an exciting ballgame, but no dice, they didn't even score.

See also: dice