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