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Press your luck Meaning in English

expression

ˈpɹɛs/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫək
PRESS-yer-LUK or PRESS-yor-LUK
pɹˈɛs/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈʌk
pres-YAW-LUK

释义

To take more risks after already being lucky, especially when continued success is uncertain and you might lose what you've gained.

用法与细微差别

Usually informal. Common in the warning 'Don't press your luck.' Implies you should stop before your good fortune runs out. Related phrases: 'push your luck', 'tempt fate'. 'Press your luck' can be playful or serious, depending on context.

例句

You won the game, don't press your luck by playing again.

basic

She decided not to press her luck after getting a promotion.

basic

If you keep asking for more, you might press your luck.

basic

Alright, we've gotten away with enough—let's not press our luck.

natural

Do you really want to press your luck and try another crazy stunt?

natural

I figured it was time to stop before I pressed my luck too far.

natural