good luck charm
Americannoun
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a small object, such as an amulet, worn or carried on one's person and believed to bring good luck or good fortune.
The lieutenant carried the gold coin with him for the rest of the war as a good luck charm.
She brought the miniature stuffed shark to her dissertation defense as a good luck charm—and to remind herself to be fierce.
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something or someone seen as bringing good luck or good fortune.
The team seems to win whenever Smith sings the national anthem, so they’re calling her their good luck charm.
A simple sound effect—a man's brief, agonizing cry while being attacked by an alligator—has become a Hollywood in-joke and a good luck charm for various filmmakers.
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For the quarterfinal, Rodman carried a Shelton figurine, possibly as a good luck charm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
He also revealed that his hotel had hung a picture of the late rock star "above the fireplace" of his room, "as a little good luck charm."
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
Meanwhile, Joe was unconsciously stroking Hannah’s head like a good luck charm, trying not to get in the way.
From Slate ● Nov. 26, 2023
“I don’t think I’m just like a good luck charm, but it’s like every team I end up on, there’s always something unique about it.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 30, 2022
They'd walked into a bingo hall once and heard him tell an old lady he was her troll doll, the only good luck charm she'd ever need.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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