A lucky break Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫəki/ /ˈbɹeɪk
uh-LUK-ee BRAYK
æɪ/ /lˈʌki/ /bɹˈeɪk
uh-LUK-ee BRAYK
Definition
A sudden good opportunity or piece of luck that helps someone succeed or make progress unexpectedly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in spoken English, especially in work or life situations. Can refer to both big successes and small chances. Often used after overcoming difficulties or after a period of waiting for something good to happen.
Spanish: un golpe de suerte - una oportunidad afortunadaPortuguese (BR): uma sorte grande - uma oportunidade inesperadaPortuguese (PT): uma sorte grande - uma oportunidade inesperadaChinese (Simplified): 好运气 - 意外的好机会Chinese (Traditional): 好運氣 - 意外的好機會Hindi: अच्छा मौका - किस्मत का साथArabic: فرصة محظوظة - ضربة حظBengali: ভাগ্যক্রমে সুযোগ - সৌভাগ্যRussian: удачный шанс - счастливый случайJapanese: 幸運な出来事 - ラッキーなチャンスVietnamese: cơ hội may mắn - vận may bất ngờKorean: 행운의 기회 - 뜻밖의 운Turkish: şanslı bir fırsat - beklenmedik talihUrdu: قسمتی موقع - خوش قسمت موقعIndonesian: kesempatan emas - keberuntungan mendadak
Example Sentences
Getting this job was a lucky break for me.
basic
She had a lucky break and won the lottery.
basic
Meeting his teacher was a lucky break in his life.
basic
After years of hard work, landing that contract was finally a lucky break.
natural
I never expected a lucky break like this to come my way.
natural
Sometimes, all it takes is a lucky break to change your life.
natural