In luck Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɫək
in-LUK
ˈɪn/ /lˈʌk
in-LUK
Definition
If you are in luck, something good happens to you by chance, or a situation turns out well for you unexpectedly.
Usage & Nuances
'In luck' is informal and usually said when something positive happens by chance. It can stand alone ('You're in luck!'). Do not confuse with 'lucky,' which is an adjective for someone's general experience.
Spanish: tener suerte - estar de suertePortuguese (BR): ter sorte - estar com sortePortuguese (PT): ter sorte - estar com sorteChinese (Simplified): 走运Chinese (Traditional): 走運Hindi: भाग्यशाली होनाArabic: محظوظBengali: ভাগ্যবান - কপালের জোরেRussian: везёт - повезлоJapanese: 運がいい - ツイているVietnamese: gặp may - hênKorean: 운이 좋다 - 운이 따라주다Turkish: şanslı (durum) - şansınaUrdu: قسمت میں ہے - خوش قسمتIndonesian: gặp may - may mắn
Example Sentences
You are in luck—there are tickets left for the concert.
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If it stops raining, we will be in luck and can have our picnic.
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He was in luck and found his lost wallet.
basic
Wow, you’re really in luck today—the last slice of cake is yours!
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I thought the store would be closed, but we’re in luck—it’s still open.
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If you’re looking for fresh bread, you’re in luck—the bakery just restocked.
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