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stroke of luck

idiom

An instance of unexpected luck, usually good luck.


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  1. 01

    as luck may have it

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

  2. 02

    be in luck

    To be lucky in getting something that one wants.

  3. 03

    better luck next time

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

  4. 04

    devil's luck

    astounding good luck.

  5. 05

    down on one's luck

    Unlucky or undergoing a period of bad luck, especially with respect to financial matters.

  6. 06

    dumb luck

    pure chance; luck

  7. 07

    luck of the draw

    The random production or occurrence of favorable or unfavorable results.

  8. 08

    luck out

    To experience great luck; to be extremely fortunate or lucky.

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