Getting Lucky In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Getting Lucky", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-06-23 11:06

Meaning of Getting Lucky (redirected from get lucky )

Get lucky American British slang

1. To earn good luck

You know, I didn't revise a little bit last night, but I got lucky when the teacher put off the exam to the next Friday.

I forgot the important seminar schedule this morning, but I got lucky—there was still a few minutes left before starting.

2. To get a sexual or romantic relationship, especially with someone you've recently met.

Come on! Go to the pub and maybe you will get lucky tonight.

Hey, I saw you hang out with a gorgeous woman we met at Jenny's wedding? Did you get lucky?

Grammar and Usage of Get lucky

Verb Forms

  • get lucky
  • gets lucky
  • got lucky
  • getting luck

The verb "get" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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to count your lucky stars

To be thankful or grateful for one's good luck usually while avoiding a bad situation

Example:

You should count your lucky stars as you managed to avoid that violent car accident.

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