Zoeken
to get lucky
01
to experience a positive outcome or result due to chance or good luck
02
to have sex with someone
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "get lucky" and when to use it?
While its exact origin is challenging to pinpoint, "get lucky" is a phrase that has been used in various contexts for decades. It reflects the notion of chance or fortune in acquiring something desirable, which in this case refers to engaging in sexual activity. It conveys the idea that the person was lucky or fortunate to have a sexual experience.
Voorbeeld
Without a plan the only way you will build wealth is by getting lucky.
After a few drinks, they started flirting and eventually got lucky later that night.
Jeffrey went to the club hoping to get lucky and find someone to spend the night with.
I played my best tennis for a long, long time, but I also got lucky.
