Try (one's) luck In english explanation

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

author Eudora Thao calendar 2021-04-22 02:04

Meaning of Try (one's) luck

Synonyms:

as luck would have it , as chance/luck would have it

Try (one's) luck American verb phrase

To try to suceed or achieve something in spite of taking a risk

He's trying his luck at starting his business.

Some people try their luck at investing their money in stock.

Fred went to casino to try his 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 Try (one's) luck

Verb Forms

  • tried one's luck
  • tries one's luck
  • trying one's luck

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

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