Synonyms

Lady Luck

American

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

the personification of luck as a lady bringing good or bad fortune.

Lady Luck was against us and we lost the game.

Lady Luck British

noun

the personification of fortune or chance

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Etymology

Origin of Lady Luck

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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Lady Luck decided Amanda's time was up.

From BBC

Lady Luck has been mentioned, but there was nothing fortunate about McTominay leaping the height of the Finnieston Crane to score an outrageous bicycle kick.

From BBC

Beforehand, we wondered if the luck that Scotland enjoyed in their two previous games in the group would hold and for the longest time it looked like Lady Luck had left the building, storming out in an almighty strop.

From BBC

It is not just about turning up to win it - you also need a little bit of luck in finals, so let's hope lady luck is shining on Newcastle.

From BBC

Las Vegas, you might be in with Lady Luck!

From Los Angeles Times

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