Luck 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: To have great or unexpected success or luck.
Example: After launching her online shop, she hit the jackpot when a celebrity endorsed her products. 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: Beyond human control; left to fate or chance.
Example: The surgery was a success, but his recovery is now in the lap of the gods. Read more ➺
Meaning: Expresses annoyance at something unfortunate happening.
Example: The train left two minutes before I arrived — just my luck. 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: to have an accident or suffer disaster.
Example: Their relationship came to grief following their disastrous vacation. Read more ➺
Meaning: having a rich or privileged background
Example: Many fans believed that Vince was a silver spoon kid. Read more ➺
Meaning: cheerful
Example: Even though it was storming outside, he kept his sunny disposition since he was happy-go-lucky. 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 ➺
