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lucky star

idiom
Meaning

Something that appears to give a person luck


Origin

disputed origin

From the ancient idea that stars affect human lives.

Examples
SIMPLE

She thanks her lucky star for finding such a good job.

CONTEXTUAL

He narrowly avoided the accident and felt he had a lucky star watching over him.

COMPLEX

The explorer often credited his lucky star for guiding him safely through the treacherous mountain pass during the storm.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bar star

    A woman who frequents bars or lounges, usually late at night.

  2. 02

    hitch one's wagon to a star

    To commit to an aspirational goal or course of action that will lead to fulfillment.

  3. 03

    lucky break

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

  4. 04

    lucky dip

    A selection solely at random.

  5. 05

    lucky dog

    Someone with astounding good luck.

  6. 06

    lucky duckling

    Synonym of lucky duck.

  7. 07

    star turn

    An acting performance which causes the performer to become renowned.

  8. 08

    star vehicle

    A movie, play, TV series, or other production that enhances an actor's career.

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