lucky dip
A selection solely at random.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Choosing a seat on this crowded train is just a lucky dip.”
“The prize bags at the charity fair are a lucky dip, so you never know what you might get.”
“In the absence of clear criteria for selection, the final decision felt like a lucky dip rather than a thoughtful evaluation of the candidates.”
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dip a toe into
Alternative form of dip one's toe in.
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dip into
To spend some of a source of money (such as one's savings).
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dip one's toe in
To explore or begin; to enter or get involved in tentatively and for the first time.
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lucky break
A stroke of luck; a fortunate event, particularly of the sort that propels one to success, fame, etc.
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lucky dog
Someone with astounding good luck.
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lucky duckling
Synonym of lucky duck.
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lucky star
Something that appears to give a person luck
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strike it lucky
To have unexpected good fortune.
Last updated August 10, 2026