Strike it lucky Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To have good luck unexpectedly, especially when something fortunate happens by chance.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
This is an informal British expression. It is often used when someone experiences good fortune unexpectedly, usually by chance, not effort. Synonyms include 'get lucky' or 'hit the jackpot.' Common with 'if you strike it lucky...' or in stories of chance. Not commonly used in American English—use 'get lucky' or 'have a stroke of luck' instead.
جمل نموذجية
He bought one lottery ticket and struck it lucky.
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You might strike it lucky and find a seat on the bus.
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Sometimes you just strike it lucky and everything works out.
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We were just walking around and struck it lucky with a free concert in the park.
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If you strike it lucky, you might even get upgraded to first class.
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They really struck it lucky with that apartment—it's huge and close to work.
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