A stroke of luck Meaning in English
expression
uh STROHK uhv LUHK
uh STROHK ov LUK
Definition
An unexpected event or good fortune that happens by chance; something lucky that happens suddenly.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal situations. Common in storytelling to highlight fortunate events that were not planned. Often used with 'had' or 'by'. Not the same as 'luck' in general; it refers to a single event.
Spanish: un golpe de suertePortuguese (BR): um golpe de sortePortuguese (PT): um golpe de sorteChinese (Simplified): 一丝好运 - 一次好运Chinese (Traditional): 一絲好運 - 一次好運Hindi: एक सौभाग्य का मौकाArabic: ضربة حظBengali: অভাগ্যক্রমে সৌভাগ্য - হঠাৎ সৌভাগ্যRussian: удивительная удача - счастливый случайJapanese: 幸運な出来事 - 思わぬ幸運Vietnamese: một điều may mắn bất ngờ - vận may bất chợtKorean: 뜻밖의 행운 - 갑작스런 행운Turkish: şans eseri - beklenmedik bir şansUrdu: ایک غیر متوقع خوش قسمتی - اچانک خوش قسمتیIndonesian: keberuntungan tak terduga - keberuntungan tiba-tiba
Example Sentences
Winning the ticket was a stroke of luck.
basic
It was a stroke of luck that we found your wallet.
basic
Getting that job was a stroke of luck for her.
basic
Finding a parking spot right away was a stroke of luck in this busy city.
natural
I got the last two tickets to the concert—what a stroke of luck!
natural
By a stroke of luck, the rain stopped right before our outdoor wedding.
natural