Out of luck Meaning in English
expression
OWT-uhv-LUHK
OWT-ov-LUK
Definition
If you are out of luck, you are not able to get what you want, often because of bad luck or bad timing.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used to comfort someone or state a fact. Commonly used with 'you're' or 'I'm' as in 'You're out of luck!' or 'I'm out of luck.' Not as strong as 'unlucky,' and sometimes used humorously.
Spanish: sin suerte - mala suertePortuguese (BR): sem sorte - azaradoPortuguese (PT): sem sorte - azaradoChinese (Simplified): 运气不好Chinese (Traditional): 運氣不好Hindi: किस्मत खराबArabic: ليس محظوظاً - حظه سيءBengali: ভাগ্য খারাপ - কপাল খারাপRussian: не повезло - не везётJapanese: 運がない - 運が尽きたVietnamese: không may - hết may mắnKorean: 운이 없다 - 운이 다했다Turkish: şanssız - şansı yaver gitmiyorUrdu: بدقسمت - نصیب میں نہیںIndonesian: kurang beruntung - lagi sial
Example Sentences
Sorry, you're out of luck—the store is closed.
basic
He tried to buy a ticket, but he was out of luck.
basic
We're out of luck because the last bus already left.
basic
Looks like I'm out of luck—they're all sold out.
natural
If you're hoping for free tickets, you're out of luck.
natural
We're totally out of luck unless someone cancels their reservation.
natural