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I often describe myself as a lucky person. In my personal and professional life, good things have happened to me because of chance and unplanned circumstances. I certainly work hard and take pride in my education and the abilities and skills that I have acquired and used over the years. But, the fact is, some of the best things in my life have been because of luck. And I\u2019m not alone. Probably most of you can say the same thing. Good things just seem to happen.<\/p>\n

In English, there are many expressions and famous quotes about luck. We also find ourselves talking about bad luck, the opposite of luck. But, let\u2019s not waste any time today with negatives. This post is all about the positives.<\/p>\n

Phrases About Luck<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The most common English expression about luck is to wish someone good luck<\/strong>. Whether it\u2019s about an upcoming test, a job interview, or anything that someone is nervous about, it is always important to say, \u201cGood luck!\u201d<\/strong> or, \u201cI wish you the best of luck.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Likewise, if you are the person having nervous feelings, you might say to someone, \u201cWish me luck.\u201d<\/strong> If someone says this to you, it is important that you reply by saying, \u201cGood luck.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alternately, say, \u201cLots of luck!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

If they fail the test, you should say, \u201cWell, better luck next time.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have success at something you\u2019ve never tried before, it\u2019s said to be beginner\u2019s luck.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Something unexpected and good that happens, like meeting a friend you haven\u2019t seen in a while, is a<\/strong> stroke of luck<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To luck out<\/strong> is being in a very good situation. \u201cI lucked out when I won tickets to last night\u2019s concert.\u201d<\/p>\n

As luck would have it<\/strong> is a phrase that expresses a fortunate coincidence. \u201cI was running late for my meeting when, as luck would have it, somebody pulled out of a parking spot just as I was driving up.\u201d<\/p>\n

The luck of the draw<\/strong> is the result of something which you have no control over. \u201cThe weather was great every day of my vacation. It was just the luck of the draw, I guess.\u201d<\/p>\n

Someone who frequently has good fortune is on a lucky streak<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

You could call that person a lucky dog<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you have won something multiple times, but you try to win one more, you are pushing your luck.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sometimes, when someone has been lucky, they will say, \u201cI was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

If something great happens, like finding the perfect job without even looking for it, you might say, \u201cIt just fell into my lap.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Quotes About Luck<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cAbility is of little account without opportunity.\u201d Napoleon Bonaparte<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are all a great deal luckier than we realize; we usually get what we want, or near enough.\u201d Roald Dahl<\/p>\n

\u201cThose who have succeeded at anything and don\u2019t mention luck are kidding themselves.\u201d Larry King<\/p>\n

\u201cSo Good-Luck came, and on my roof did light, Like noiseless snow, or as the dew of night.\u201d Robert Herrick, The Coming of Good Luck<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cLuck was a servant and not a master. Luck had to be accepted with a shrug or taken advantage of up to the hilt. But it had to be understood and recognized for what it was and not confused with a faulty appreciation of the odds, for, at gambling, the deadly sin is to mistake bad play for bad luck. And luck in all its moods had to be loved and not feared.\u201d Ian Fleming, Casino Royale<\/em><\/p>\n

And, finally, perhaps the most famous movie quote ever about luck.<\/p>\n