stroke+of+luck
31stroke — I [[t]stroʊk[/t]] n. v. stroked, strok•ing 1) an act or instance of striking, as with the fist or a hammer; blow 2) a hitting of or upon anything 3) a striking of a clapper or hammer, as on a bell, or the sound produced by this 4) a throb or… …
32luck — noun 1) with luck you ll make it Syn: good fortune, good luck, stroke of luck; informal lucky break 2) I wish you luck Syn: success, prosperity, good fortune, good luck 3) it is a matter of luck whether it hits or m …
33stroke — {{11}}stroke (n.) act of striking, c.1300, probably from O.E. *strac, from P.Gmc. *straikaz (Cf. M.L.G. strek, Ger. streich, Goth. striks stroke ), related to the verb stracian (see STROKE (Cf. stroke) (v.)). The meaning mark of a pen is from… …
34stroke — [strəʊk] noun [C] I 1) a serious medical condition that can make someone suddenly unable to speak or move Leni suffered a stroke and died at the age of 89.[/ex] 2) an unexpected but important event or action a stroke of luck/good fortune[/ex] It… …
35luck — Synonyms and related words: accident, accidentality, actuarial calculation, adventitiousness, blessing, break, bump, calculated risk, capriciousness, casualness, chance, chances, chanciness, changeableness, destiny, erraticism, erraticness, fate …
36luck — [n1] good fortune advantage, big break*, blessing, break*, fluke*, fortunateness, godsend*, good luck, happiness, health, in the cards*, karma*, kismet*, luckiness, lucky break*, occasion, opportunity, profit, prosperity, run of luck*,… …
37had a stroke of luck — got lucky …
38stroke — I. /stroʊk / (say strohk) noun 1. an act of striking, as with the fist, a weapon, a hammer, etc.; a blow. 2. a hitting of or upon anything. 3. a striking of a clapper or hammer, as on a bell, or the sound produced by this. 4. a throb or pulsation …
39luck — luck1 [ lʌk ] noun uncount ** 1. ) success that you have by chance and not because of anything you do: John never had much luck with girls. wish someone luck (in/with something): We d all like to wish you luck in your new job. 2. ) an influence… …
40luck — I UK [lʌk] / US noun [uncountable] ** 1) success that you have by chance and not because of anything that you do John never had much luck with girls. wish someone luck (in/with something): We d all like to wish you luck in your new job. 2) an… …
