Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rien-ne-va-plus

Phrase

/rɪɛn nə və plu/

Definition

A French phrase meaning ‘nothing more can be done’ or ‘all bets are off,’ often used in the context of gambling.

Examples

The croupier declared ‘rien-ne-va-plus’ as the roulette wheel began to spin.
In the tense atmosphere of the casino, everyone froze when they heard ‘rien-ne-va-plus.’
After his last bet, he sighed and said, ‘Well, rien-ne-va-plus for me.’

Meaning

This term is commonly associated with games of chance, particularly roulette, where it signifies that no further bets can be placed once the dealer has declared it.