at a pinch »
By the skin of one’s teeth; only just; Deo volente; perhaps; if you’re lucky..
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chance'd be a fine thing »
Given to indicate that an aforementioned thing would be desirable but unlikely. Comparable to if I should be so lucky.
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down on one's luck »
Unlucky or undergoing a period of bad luck, especially with respect to financial matters.
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happy go lucky »
carefree
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hit paydirt »
To strike it rich; to get lucky or have a big break.
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land on one's feet »
To be lucky, or successful, often in difficult situations.
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lead a charmed life »
To always be lucky and safe from danger.
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luck out »
To experience great luck; to be extremely fortunate or lucky.
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lucky break »
A stroke of luck; a fortunate event, particularly of the sort that propels one to success, fame, etc.
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lucky dip »
A game in which prizes are covered up and mixed together in a container, so that contestants can dip their hand into the container and randomly pull out a prize.
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lucky dip »
A selection solely at random.
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lucky dip »
September 2005, BBC News - Dome sale 'was like a lucky dip'.
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push one's luck »
To take an excessive risk or to attempt some task unlikely to succeed, especially after having already been unexpectedly lucky.
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streak of good luck »
A series of lucky events.
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