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to get lucky
01
to experience a positive outcome or result due to chance or good luck
Examples
I played my best tennis for a long, long time, but I also got lucky.
02
to have sex with someone
Idiom
Informal
What 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.
Examples
He went to the party hoping to get lucky.
