luck : Idioms & Phrases
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as luck would have it
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adverb by good fortune
fortunately; luckily; fortuitously.
- fortunately the weather was good
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bad luck
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noun an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
misfortune; ill luck; bad luck.
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noun an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
mischance; mishap.
- if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all
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noun unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
misfortune.
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by luck
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adverb by accident
haply; by chance.
- betrayed by a word haply overheard
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good luck
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noun an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes
luckiness; good fortune.
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noun a stroke of luck
fluke; good fortune.
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noun an unexpected piece of good luck
break; happy chance.
- he finally got his big break
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good luck charm
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noun something believed to bring good luck
charm.
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ill luck
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noun an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
misfortune; ill luck; bad luck.
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luck into
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verb take possession of
come upon; enter upon.
- She entered upon the estate of her rich relatives
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luck it
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verb act by relying on one's luck
luck it.
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luck out
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verb succeed by luck
hit the jackpot.
- I lucked out and found the last parking spot in the lot
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Luck penny
- a small sum given back for luck to one who pays money. Prov. Eng.
Webster 1913
luck through
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verb act by relying on one's luck
luck it.
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To be is luck
- to receive some good, or to meet with some success, in an unexpected manner, or as the result of circumstances beyond one's control; to be fortunate.
Webster 1913
To strike one luck
- to shake hands with one and wish good luck. Obs. Beau. & Fl.
Webster 1913
tough luck
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noun an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
misfortune; ill luck; bad luck.
