luck into
Definition
Verb (transitive, informal, North American English) To acquire or obtain something desirable by chance or good fortune, rather than through planning or effort. It implies a sudden, unexpected, and fortunate acquisition.
Usage
This verb is used to describe situations where someone gains a beneficial opportunity, object, or outcome purely by accident or serendipity. It is often used in the past tense. The structure is typically: Subject + lucked into + [object/opportunity].
Examples
- He lucked into a great apartment when a friend suddenly moved out of the city.
- She didn't even apply for the job; she just lucked into it after meeting the CEO at a conference.
- We really lucked into perfect weather for our outdoor wedding.
Advanced Usage
- Passive Voice: While less common, the passive form can be used to emphasize the object gained.
- That rare first-edition book was lucked into at a small garage sale.
- Gerund/Noun Form: The action can be described as "lucking into" something.
- His entire career was built on lucking into one big break.
Variants and Related Words
- Luck out (verb, intransitive): To be very lucky in a general situation. (e.g., ) Note: "Luck out" is intransitive (does not take a direct object), while "luck into" is transitive (requires a direct object).
- Serendipity (noun): The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
- Stumble upon/across (verb): To find or encounter something by chance. This is a close synonym but does not carry the same strong connotation of the discovery being highly fortunate or desirable.
Synonyms
- Stumble upon
- Come across by chance
- Chance upon
- Fall into (e.g., )
Antonyms
- Earn through hard work
- Plan for meticulously
- Strive for
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Be in the right place at the right time: This idiom describes the circumstance that allows someone to "luck into" something.
- I didn't have special skills; I was just in the right place at the right time to luck into that investment opportunity.
- A stroke of luck: A sudden piece of good fortune.
- Finding that parking spot directly in front of the store was a real stroke of luck.
Verb
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take possession of
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She entered upon the estate of her rich relatives
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