[load] the dice
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to do something unfair in order to make a particular outcome more probable
The idiom "load the dice" comes from the practice of cheating in dice games, particularly by adding weights or other manipulations to the dice to ensure that certain numbers come up more frequently. By doing so, cheaters could increase their chances of winning the game unfairly. The idiom has been used figuratively to refer to any situation where someone attempts to manipulate or rig the outcome in their favor, often through deceitful or unfair means. It is used to describe situations where someone tries to manipulate or control the outcome of a situation in their favor through dishonest or unfair methods. It implies a lack of fairness and integrity in one's actions.
- He tried to load the dice by giving the exam questions to his friends in advance, but they got caught cheating.
- The company's executives were accused of loading the dice by fixing the bidding process to favor a particular supplier.
- It's not fair to load the dice in a competition; everyone should have an equal chance to win.
- The coach was criticized for trying to load the dice by selecting the easiest opponents for the team.
- In a fair negotiation, neither party should attempt to load the dice by withholding important information.