the dice are loaded against somebody

the dice are loaded against (one)

A positive outcome for one is unlikely due to circumstances perceived as unfortunate or unlucky. I have a record, so when it comes to finding employment, the dice are loaded against me.
See also: dice, loaded
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the ˌdice are loaded aˈgainst somebody

a person has little chance of succeeding in something, perhaps for unfair reasons: If you apply for a job when you’re over 40, the dice are loaded against you.This phrase refers to putting a piece of lead (= a heavy metal) inside a dice so that it always falls in a particular way.
See also: dice, loaded, somebody
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See also:
  • the dice are loaded against (one)
  • the dice is loaded against someone
  • dice are loaded, the
  • the dice are loaded
  • best of a bad bargain, to make the
  • blessing
  • blessing in disguise
  • blessing in disguise, a
  • a blessing in disguise
  • disguise