Beginner's luck Meaning in English

expression

US

bɪˈɡɪnɝz/ /ˈɫək

bih-GIN-urz LUK

UK

bɪˈɡɪnəz/ /lˈʌk

bih-GIN-uhz LUK

Definition

The unexpected success or good fortune experienced by someone doing something for the first time.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often used when someone new easily succeeds at a game or activity. Sometimes said with surprise or a bit of humor. It only applies to true beginners, not those with experience.

• Spanish: suerte de principiante
• Portuguese (BR): sorte de principiante
• Portuguese (PT): sorte de principiante
• Chinese (Simplified): 新手运
• Chinese (Traditional): 新手運
• Hindi: शुरुआत में किस्मत
• Arabic: حظ المبتدئين
• Bengali: শুরুর ভাগ্য
• Russian: новичкам везёт - везение новичка
• Japanese: ビギナーズラック
• Vietnamese: vận may của người mới
• Korean: 초보자 행운
• Turkish: acemi şansı
• Urdu: نوآموز کی قسمت
• Indonesian: keberuntungan pemula

Example Sentences

She won the chess game with beginner's luck.

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I think it was just beginner's luck that I scored a goal.

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His first try ended in success thanks to beginner's luck.

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Wow, you beat everyone—must be beginner's luck!

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Sometimes all you need is a little beginner's luck to get started.

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Don't expect more beginner's luck; next time it’ll be harder!

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