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.
Example Sentences
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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
Outman originally received it early in his triple-A stint last year, when Oklahoma City pitcher Marshall Kasowski passed it along as a good luck charm from the pitching staff.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2023
Minutes after the Cooperstown inductee proclaimed himself a good luck charm for his slumping former team, the Red Sox fell behind 5-0 on their way to a sixth loss in seven games.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2022
Smitty and I had reached the point where we felt as if we were each other’s good luck charm.
From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac
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