Try your luck Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɹaɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫək
TRY-yer-LUHK
tɹˈaɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈʌk
try-YAW-LUHK
Definition
To do something that involves risk or uncertainty to see if you will be successful or lucky.
Usage & Nuances
Colloquial and informal. Commonly used when someone takes a chance in situations like games, competitions, or uncertain opportunities. Used with 'at' for specific activities ('try your luck at poker').
Spanish: probar suerte - intentar suertePortuguese (BR): tentar a sortePortuguese (PT): tentar a sorteChinese (Simplified): 碰碰运气Chinese (Traditional): 碰碰運氣Hindi: अपनी किस्मत आज़मानाArabic: جرّب حظكBengali: ভাগ্য পরীক্ষা করা - চেষ্টা করে দেখাRussian: попробовать удачу - попытать счастьяJapanese: 運に任せてみる - 運試しをするVietnamese: thử vận mayKorean: 운을 시험하다 - 운에 맡기다Turkish: şansını denemekUrdu: قسمت آزمانا - قسمت آزمانے کی کوشش کرناIndonesian: coba peruntungan - mencoba keberuntungan
Example Sentences
He decided to try your luck at the lottery.
basic
You never know what might happen if you try your luck.
basic
Let's go to the fair and try your luck at the games.
basic
Why not try your luck and send in your application?
natural
She likes to try her luck whenever she travels to a new city.
natural
I thought I'd try my luck at catching a taxi at this hour.
natural