luck

2 definitions • 8 examples

the force that causes things, especially good things, to happen to you by chance and not as a result of your own efforts or abilities:

It was just luck that I asked for a job at the right time.

Then I met this gorgeous woman and I couldn't believe my luck.

She wears a charm that she thinks brings her good luck.

He seems to have had a lot of bad luck in his life.

So your interview's tomorrow? Good luck!

The best of luck in/with your exams!

success:

Have you had any luck with booking your flight?

He tried to get into teacher training college but with no luck.