lucky

Everyday

1. Having good things happen by chance, not because of what you did. tree →
2. Bringing good luck or thought to bring good luck: «a lucky number». tree →

In the lessons

In maths, probability shows that luck is chance: a coin has equal chances, and a «lucky» number does not win more often. In everyday life, people say «lucky you!» or «you were lucky not to get hurt». In stories, a lucky charm or a lucky escape. Phrases: «a lucky escape», «lucky charm», «lucky you», «get lucky».

Examples

• I was lucky to find my lost key. tree →
• We were lucky that it didn't rain. tree →
• Seven is my lucky number. tree →
• He wears his lucky socks to every match. tree →
• You're lucky you weren't hurt when you fell. tree →
• Lucky you, going to the beach! tree →
• She got lucky and won the raffle. tree →
• How lucky we were to escape!’ tree →

Note

Comparatives: luckier, luckiest. Opposite: unlucky. Noun: luck. Maths trap: a «lucky number» or charm does not change the chance of winning; each roll of a dice is new.