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lucky dip

idiom
Meaning

A selection solely at random.


Examples
SIMPLE

Choosing a seat on this crowded train is just a lucky dip.

CONTEXTUAL

The prize bags at the charity fair are a lucky dip, so you never know what you might get.

COMPLEX

In the absence of clear criteria for selection, the final decision felt like a lucky dip rather than a thoughtful evaluation of the candidates.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    dip a toe into

    Alternative form of dip one's toe in.

  2. 02

    dip into

    To spend some of a source of money (such as one's savings).

  3. 03

    dip one's toe in

    To explore or begin; to enter or get involved in tentatively and for the first time.

  4. 04

    lucky break

    A stroke of luck; a fortunate event, particularly of the sort that propels one to success, fame, etc.

  5. 05

    lucky dog

    Someone with astounding good luck.

  6. 06

    lucky duckling

    Synonym of lucky duck.

  7. 07

    lucky star

    Something that appears to give a person luck

  8. 08

    strike it lucky

    To have unexpected good fortune.

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