stroke of luck
An instance of unexpected luck, usually good luck.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Finding that money was a real stroke of luck.”
“It was a stroke of luck that I found my lost keys right before the meeting.”
“By a remarkable stroke of luck, the traveler arrived at the station just as the last train was departing.”
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as luck may have it
Synonym of as luck would have it (“by chance, luckily”).
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be in luck
To be lucky in getting something that one wants.
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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broad strokes
Major features or key points; outline.
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devil's luck
astounding good luck.
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down on one's luck
Unlucky or undergoing a period of bad luck, especially with respect to financial matters.
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down to the short strokes
In the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.
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dumb luck
pure chance; luck
Last updated August 10, 2026