lucky
Having something good happen because of chance, not because you made it happen.
Having good things happen to you by chance, not because of planning or effort.
Thought to make good things happen by chance.
Believed to cause good things to happen by chance.
- Base: lucky
- Comparative: luckier
- Superlative: luckiest
lucky break
1unexpected chance for success
A sudden good chance that helps you succeed.
- Getting that job offer was a real lucky break for her.
- He got his lucky break when the director noticed his performance.
strike it lucky
1achieve success by chance
To become successful or find something good by chance.
- We struck it lucky with the weather on our trip.
- He struck it lucky and found a rare coin in the sand.
third time lucky
1success on third attempt
When you fail two times, but believe the third time will succeed.
- I failed twice, but maybe it will be third time lucky.
- They hope it's third time lucky for their team in the finals.
lucky charm
1object believed to bring luck
An object that people think brings them good luck.
- She always wears her necklace as a lucky charm.
- She always wears her lucky charm during exams.
- This old coin is my lucky charm.
- He kissed his lucky charm before walking onto the field.
- My grandmother gave me this coin as a lucky charm.
push your luck
1risk losing by seeking more gain
To try for more success after being lucky, which may cause you to lose what you have.
- You won twice—don’t push your luck.
- She decided not to push her luck and left while she was ahead.
push your luck
2Risk losing gained advantage
To try something risky after you have already been lucky, which may cause you to lose what you gained.
- You've won twice—don't push your luck!
- I think you're pushing your luck asking for another day off.