Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-just-someones-luck
idiom
/biː dʒʌst ˈsʌm.wʌnz lʌk/
Definition
A phrase that reflects the idea that something fortunate or advantageous has happened to someone, often mysteriously or unexpectedly.
Examples
- It was just someone’s luck to find a $20 bill on the sidewalk.
- Winning the lottery is often just someone’s luck.
- Sometimes, you can be late to a meeting and it’s just someone’s luck that the presentation got postponed.
Meaning
To describe a situation where a fortunate event occurs, typically attributed to chance rather than skill or planning.
Synonyms
- Fortune
- Serendipity
- Chance
- Good luck
