luck out — to be fortunate or successful, especially by chance
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be fortunate or successful, especially by chance
Pronunciation (IPA): /lʌk aʊt/
Example Sentences
- Sarah lucked out and got the last slice of pizza at the office party.
- We really lucked out with the weather - it was supposed to rain all weekend!
- Tom lucked out when his exam was postponed because he hadn't studied at all.
luck out
VERB[/lʌk aʊt/]
to be fortunate or successful, especially by chance
He happened to luck out and grab the last umbrella before the downpour hit.
His boot stuck out, but after mucking out, he lucked out!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrasal verb emerged in 20th-century American English, combining 'luck' (chance or fortune) with the particle 'out' (thoroughly or completely) to express the idea of experiencing exceptional good fortune or succeeding against odds.
Breakdown
luck (fortune, chance) + out (completely, thoroughly) = to succeed or benefit fully through good fortune or chance circumstances.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Sarah lucked out and got the last slice of pizza at the office party.”
“We really lucked out with the weather - it was supposed to rain all weekend!”
“Tom lucked out when his exam was postponed because he hadn't studied at all.”
“I lucked out and found my dream job through a random conversation at a coffee shop.”
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