Be in luck Meaning in English
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɫək
BEE in LUK
bˈiː/ /ˈɪn/ /lˈʌk
bee IN LUK
Definition
To have good luck at the moment; to be fortunate in a particular situation.
Usage & Nuances
Used informally to say someone is fortunate right now, often as a response to a request. Typical phrase: 'You’re in luck!' Not used for general good luck, only specific situations.
Spanish: tener suerte - estar de suertePortuguese (BR): estar com sortePortuguese (PT): ter sorteChinese (Simplified): 走运 - 有好运Chinese (Traditional): 走運 - 有好運Hindi: किस्मत अच्छी होनाArabic: محظوظBengali: ভাগ্যবান হওয়া - সৌভাগ্য হওয়াRussian: повезло - тебе везётJapanese: 運がいい - ついているVietnamese: đang may mắn - gặp mayKorean: 운이 좋다 - 운이 있다Turkish: şanslı olmakUrdu: قسمت اچھی ہوناIndonesian: sedang beruntung - mujur
Example Sentences
You are in luck—there's one ticket left.
basic
If you want to see the manager, you are in luck. He is here today.
basic
You are in luck because the store is still open.
basic
Looks like you are in luck—I just baked fresh cookies.
natural
Wow, you are in luck! This is the last one.
natural
You forgot your umbrella, but you are in luck—it stopped raining.
natural