get lucky

Frequency: 7.215.1 per million words

To become fortunate, often by chance.

luckyVERB + lucky

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Examples (10)

  • She hopes that some day she'll get lucky and win the jackpot.
  • They worked hard, but they also got lucky with the timing of their investment.
  • You might get lucky and find a cheap flight if you book last minute.
  • He didn't expect to pass the exam, but he got lucky with the questions.
  • We got lucky with the weather; it was sunny all day for our picnic.
  • Sometimes, you just need to try your best and hope to get lucky.
  • I was trying to open the jar for ages, then I just got lucky and it twisted open.
  • They didn't have a reservation, but they got lucky and a table became free.
  • To get lucky in life, you often have to create your own opportunities.
  • She felt she had gotten very lucky to find such a supportive team.