Definition luck in British English

luck noun

[uncountable] noun

/lʌk/

success that you have by chance and not because of anything that you do

Example

John never had much luck with girls.

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We'd all like to wish you luck in your new job.

Synonyms and related words

success luck triumph as luck would have it a stroke/piece of luck beginnerâs luck

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Example

There was an element of luck in the last goal.

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He's had nothing but bad luck since moving to New York.

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It was sheer luck that we found the house.

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It's a custom that is believed to bring good luck.

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Many people believe it's bad luck to walk under a ladder.

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Their luck is bound to run out sometime.

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Perhaps your luck will change and you'll meet someone really nice.

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My luck held and I found a petrol station just in time.

Synonyms and related words

as luck would have it a stroke/piece of luck beginnerâs luck

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Words related to luck:

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