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shit out of luck

idiom
Meaning

Completely out of luck; in unfortunate circumstances such that all options for achieving one's goal are exhausted; unlucky; screwed.


Examples
SIMPLE

The store is closed, so we are shit out of luck.

CONTEXTUAL

I forgot my wallet at home, so I am shit out of luck for buying lunch today.

COMPLEX

When the final train departed before they reached the platform, the travelers realized they were shit out of luck for the night.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    and shit

    Used after one or more listed objects, attributes or processes to indicate additional others.

  2. 02

    as luck may have it

    Synonym of as luck would have it (“by chance, luckily”).

  3. 03

    be in luck

    To be lucky in getting something that one wants.

  4. 04

    beat the shit out of

    To beat (someone) severely.

  5. 05

    better luck next time

    Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.

  6. 06

    devil's luck

    astounding good luck.

  7. 07

    does the Pope shit in the woods

    Obviously! Rhetorical question in response to a question where the answer is an emphatic yes.

  8. 08

    don't shit where you eat

    One should not cause trouble in places, groups, or situations that one holds as important or necessary to one's happiness or well-being.

Last updated April 17, 2026