come to grief
Meaning: to have an accident or suffer disaster.
Example: Their relationship came to grief following their disastrous vacation. Read more ➺
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silver spoon
Meaning: having a rich or privileged background
Example: Many fans believed that Vince was a silver spoon kid. Read more ➺
happy go lucky
Meaning: cheerful
Example: Even though it was storming outside, he kept his sunny disposition since he was happy-go-lucky. Read more ➺
on a roll
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 ➺
all the best
Meaning: a polite way to end a letter or email
Example: We would like to wish you all the best in the year to come. Read more ➺
third time’s a charm
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 ➺
knock on wood (touch wood)
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 ➺
born with a silver spoon in mouth
Meaning: to be born to parents who are rich and have a good social rank
Example: He has never worked hard for anything because he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. His parents brought everything to him instead. Read more ➺
break a leg
Meaning: good luck
Example: "Break a leg!" shouted the stage director to his actors before the beginning of the play. Read more ➺
fingers crossed
Meaning: a gesture of crossed fingers used to express good luck
Example: Good luck with your test tomorrow. I'll have my fingers crossed. Read more ➺
