A stroke of fortune In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a stroke of fortune", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Yourpig Huyen

2021-10-31 10:10

stroke of luck

A stroke of fortune noun phrase

Said when luck or good things intentionally occur.

By a stroke of luck, I didn't miss the train although it was too was late.

My sister also had a stroke of fortune when my boss helped her with her business.

If our project succeeds, it will be a stroke of fortune.

to count your lucky stars

To be thankful or grateful for one's good luck usually while avoiding a bad situation

it's an ill wind that blows no good

said to show that even a very bad situation brings an advantage for someone.

A normally unreliable person can still be right about something, even if it is only by accident.

fortune smiles on sb

It is used to say that someone is lucky.

by guess and by golly

Relying on guessing and luck

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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the squeaky wheel gets the grease

Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems

Example:

Sometimes, you shouldn't be so quiet because the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

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