get lucky
The phrase "get lucky" can refer to experiencing unexpected good fortune or achieving success in various contexts, including romantic or sexual encounters.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To experience unexpected good fortune or success.
Example
- We got lucky with the weather during our vacation.
- She got lucky and found a hundred-dollar bill on the street.
C1Romantic/Sexual
(slang, informal)To succeed in a romantic or sexual encounter, often unexpectedly.
Example
- He hoped to get lucky at the party last night.
- They got lucky and met someone special at the concert.
Similar
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