luck (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /lʌk/
Definition
A force that seems to control events, bringing good or bad things, that is not controlled by anyone.
Examples
He had the bad luck to lose his wallet.
Good luck on your exam!
It was pure luck that she found the keys.
How to Use luck
- luck of the draw (idiom)
- Chance or fate that determines who gets something or who is chosen. — "Getting the last cookie was just the luck of the draw."
- luck out (phrasal verb)
- To have a very lucky experience. — "We really lucked out and found a great hotel room."
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