Definition

Verb (intransitive) To have a very fortunate or successful outcome, especially in a way that seems due to chance rather than careful planning. It implies succeeding or getting a good result purely by good luck.

Usage

This verb is informal and is used to describe a situation where someone benefits from unexpected good fortune. It is typically used in the past tense ("luck out" or "lucked out") to report a positive outcome.

Examples

• We lucked out and got front-row tickets to the concert.
• I really lucked out with my new apartment; it's perfect and the rent is low.
• He lucked out on the exam because all the questions were on the one topic he studied.

Advanced Usage

• "to luck out of (something)": This less common variant can mean to avoid something negative by chance.
  • We lucked out of the storm; it changed direction at the last minute.

Variants and Related Words

• Lucky (adj): Having, bringing, or resulting from good luck.
  • She felt lucky to have such good friends.
• Luck (n): Success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions.
  • I wish you good luck on your test.

Synonyms

• Strike it lucky: To have a sudden piece of good luck.
• Hit the jackpot: To have a great success, especially a financial one, by luck.
• Get a break: To get a fortunate opportunity.

Antonyms

• Run out of luck: To have one's good fortune come to an end.
• Be out of luck: To be unfortunate; to not have the desired good fortune.

Related Idioms

• Be in luck: To be fortunate in a particular situation.
  • You're in luck—we have one slice of cake left.
• Down on one's luck: Experiencing a period of misfortune or bad luck.
  • He's been down on his luck since losing his job.

Verb

1. succeed by luck
   • I lucked out and found the last parking spot in the lot