luck
/lʌk/
verb
- To have good luck or success by chance (usually used in phrases like 'luck out' or 'luck into').
- They really lucked out with the weather for their wedding day.
- I lucked out and found a parking spot right in front of the theater.
- She lucked into a great job offer without even applying.
noun
- Success or good things that happen by chance, not because of what you did.
- He wished me good luck before my job interview.
- With a little luck, we'll finish the project ahead of schedule.
- Winning the lottery was pure luck; she had only bought one ticket.
- The force that seems to cause good or bad things to happen to people.
- Luck was on our side when the rain stopped just before the picnic.
- Bad luck followed him all week: he lost his keys, missed the bus, and spilled coffee on his shirt.
- Some people believe you can make your own luck by working hard.
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