Lucky dip Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
A game or activity where people choose an item without knowing what it is, relying on luck. It can also refer to any situation where the outcome depends on chance.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Lucky dip' is mainly used in British English, often at fairs or parties for children. It can be used metaphorically for anything with an unknown outcome ('job search is a lucky dip'). Not common in US English.
جمل نموذجية
At the fair, the children loved the lucky dip.
basic
You pick a toy from the lucky dip without looking.
basic
Every prize in the lucky dip is a surprise.
basic
Job hunting sometimes feels like a lucky dip—you never know what you'll get.
natural
He grabbed a snack from the box, treating it like a lucky dip.
natural
Choosing a movie tonight will be a lucky dip—let's just pick one at random!
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