Fortune Idioms
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Meaning: A very lucky person — someone who has unusually good fortune.
Example: He won the lottery and bought a new house—everyone in town called him lucky stiff. Read more ➺
Meaning: A period of success, good luck, or high achievement.
Example: The young cricketer entered a purple patch and broke several records in a single season. Read more ➺
Meaning: A fortunate or unexpected event that brings a positive outcome.
Example: We got the job done on time thanks to a bit of luck with the weather. Read more ➺
Meaning: Pay an extremely large amount of money, often more than expected or reasonable.
Example: She spent a fortune on her wedding dress. Read more ➺
Meaning: making a lot of progress
Example: Our team has won eleven out of our twelve matches this season. We are on a roll. Read more ➺
Meaning: to say that when a person tries to do something, it works out at the third attempt
Example: The fellow finally managed to pass his exam. As they say, third time's a charm. Read more ➺
Meaning: tap knuckle on wood in order to avoid bad luck
Example: I am expecting a promotion and a big pay hike this year, touch wood. Read more ➺
Meaning: good luck
Example: "Break a leg!" shouted the stage director to his actors before the beginning of the play. Read more ➺
Meaning: the misfortune which turns out to have advantages
Example: Losing that job turned out to be a blessing in disguise for him as it forced him to plunge into business. Read more ➺
