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genetic lottery

idiom
Meaning

The concept that any advantageous or disadvantageous genetic traits and abilities that a person inherits from their parents are largely determined by chance.


Examples
SIMPLE

He is tall and fast, thanks to the genetic lottery.

CONTEXTUAL

Some people are born with natural musical talent, which is just the luck of the genetic lottery.

COMPLEX

While she worked hard to refine her skills, she acknowledged that her exceptional physical health was largely a fortunate outcome of the genetic lottery.

Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    ghetto lottery

    A financial windfall obtainable by a socioeconomically disadvantaged person.

  2. 02

    win the lottery

    To experience an extraordinary or highly fortunate event.

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