Make (one's) own luck In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "make (one's) own luck", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-12-28 11:12

Meaning of Make (one's) own luck

Make (one's) own luck verb phrase

To depend on one's abilities, skill, and tenacity to capitalize on opportunity rather than merely on luck.

A: I failed the exam again. Perhaps I lacked a little bit of luck. B: Well, keep in mind that you made your own luck.

To become a successful businessman, you need to have a vision and know how to make your own luck.

Other phrases about:

to count your lucky stars

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

it's an ill wind that blows no good
said to show that even a very bad situation brings an advantage for someone.
Even a Broken Clock Is Right Twice a Day

A normally unreliable person can still be right about something, even if it is only by accident.

fortune smiles on sb

It is used to say that someone is lucky.

by guess and by golly

Relying on guessing and luck

Grammar and Usage of Make (one's) own luck

Verb Forms

  • to make (one's) own luck
  • makes (one's) own luck
  • making (one's) own luck
  • made (one's) own luck

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

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