| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | a fluke | a lucky accident |
| 2. | a happy accident | fortunate unintended result |
| 3. | a long shot | an unlikely attempt |
| 4. | a lucky break | an unexpected helpful opportunity |
| 5. | a run of bad luck | a series of misfortunes |
| 6. | a shot in the dark | a guess with little information |
| 7. | a stroke of luck | a sudden piece of good fortune |
| 8. | against all odds | despite very low chances |
| 9. | as luck would have it | by chance; coincidentally |
| 10. | beginner’s luck | early success by chance |
| 11. | better luck next time | hope for future success |
| 12. | better to be lucky than good | luck matters more than skill |
| 13. | born under a lucky star | naturally fortunate in life |
| 14. | break a leg | good luck, especially performing |
| 15. | by the skin of your teeth | barely; narrowly |
| 16. | can’t catch a break | can’t get any good luck |
| 17. | catch a break | get some good luck |
| 18. | chance it | risk it and see |
| 19. | chance your arm | try something risky and hopeful |
| 20. | come into money | receive money unexpectedly |
| 21. | come up roses | turn out very well |
| 22. | come what may | whatever happens |
| 23. | dodge a bullet | avoid a serious problem narrowly |
| 24. | down on your luck | having a run of misfortune |
| 25. | down to the wire | decided at the last moment |
| 26. | everything falls into place | things work out smoothly |
| 27. | fall into your lap | come easily without effort |
| 28. | fall on hard times | experience financial or personal trouble |
| 29. | fate smiles on you | events turn out favorably |
| 30. | fingers crossed | hoping for good luck |
| 31. | fortune favors the bold | bravery brings success |
| 32. | fortune smiles on you | good luck comes to you |
| 33. | from rags to riches | rise from poverty to wealth |
| 34. | from riches to rags | lose wealth and status |
| 35. | get a bad break | suffer an unlucky setback |
| 36. | get a lucky bounce | benefit from chance movement |
| 37. | get the breaks | receive favorable chances |
| 38. | go from bad to worse | become increasingly worse |
| 39. | God willing | if circumstances allow |
| 40. | good luck charm | object believed to bring luck |
| 41. | good luck with that | skeptical wish of success |
| 42. | have a streak of luck | experience repeated good fortune |
| 43. | hedge your bets | reduce risk by choosing multiple options |
| 44. | hit a rough patch | enter a difficult period |
| 45. | hit pay dirt | find success or profit |
| 46. | hit the jackpot | win a big prize |
| 47. | in luck | fortunate; lucky |
| 48. | in the lap of the gods | beyond anyone’s control |
| 49. | in the nick of time | just before it’s too late |
| 50. | invite disaster | act in a way that risks failure |
| 51. | it never rains but it pours | misfortunes arrive together |
| 52. | it was meant to be | destined to happen |
| 53. | it’s in the cards | likely or destined |
| 54. | just in the nick of time | at the last possible moment |
| 55. | just my luck | comment on bad fortune |
| 56. | knock on wood | avoid jinxing good fortune |
| 57. | lady luck | personification of good fortune |
| 58. | land on your feet | recover well after trouble |
| 59. | leave it in God’s hands | trust fate or divine will |
| 60. | leave it to chance | not plan; let fate decide |
| 61. | luck be a lady | hope luck favors you |
| 62. | luck out | succeed by good fortune |
| 63. | make your own luck | create opportunities through effort |
| 64. | miss the boat | lose a good opportunity |
| 65. | miss your chance | fail to take an opportunity |
| 66. | my luck’s run out | good fortune has ended |
| 67. | not meant to be | not destined; won’t happen |
| 68. | on a losing streak | having repeated losses |
| 69. | on a lucky streak | having repeated good luck |
| 70. | on a roll | having repeated success |
| 71. | out of luck | without good fortune |
| 72. | play the hand you’re dealt | deal with your situation as it is |
| 73. | play with fire | take a dangerous risk |
| 74. | play your cards right | act wisely to succeed |
| 75. | press your luck | keep risking after success |
| 76. | pure luck | success due only to chance |
| 77. | push your luck | take chances too far |
| 78. | que sera, sera | whatever happens will happen |
| 79. | ride your luck | continue relying on good fortune |
| 80. | roll the dice | take a risky decision |
| 81. | roll with the punches | adapt to bad luck |
| 82. | seize the day | take opportunities while you can |
| 83. | small world | surprised by an unlikely connection |
| 84. | stack the deck | arrange things unfairly to win |
| 85. | strike it rich | become suddenly wealthy |
| 86. | strike while the iron is hot | act when the chance is best |
| 87. | take a chance | do something risky |
| 88. | tempt fate | take risks that invite trouble |
| 89. | the chance of a lifetime | a rare great opportunity |
| 90. | the luck of the draw | outcome depends on random selection |
| 91. | the odds are against you | success is unlikely |
| 92. | third time’s the charm | third attempt will succeed |
| 93. | throw caution to the wind | act without worrying about risk |
| 94. | touch wood | avoid tempting bad luck |
| 95. | try your luck | attempt something hoping for success |
| 96. | what are the chances? | express surprise at coincidence |
| 97. | whatever will be, will be | accept fate’s outcome |
| 98. | when it rains, it pours | troubles come all at once |
| 99. | wish me luck | ask for good fortune |
| 100. | written in the stars | seemingly destined |
