Luck Idioms

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A silver lining- a consoling aspect of a difficult situation

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Marie had to work late nights, but she found

the silver lining in finally having time to

exercise in the mornings.

To give someone the green light- give permission to go ahead with a

project

They had to wait until the bank gave

them the green light to go ahead with the car loan.

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Pot luckanything that is available or is found by chance, rather

than something chosen, planned, or prepared

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Jess didn’t speak local language, so he tried pot luck and picked the first item on the

menu.

Bad/hard/tough luck- said to express sympathy with someone when

something bad has happened to them

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Mark had tough luck catching his train because of

the delays.

Good/the best of luck (with something)- used for wishing someone good luck in

something they are trying to do

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On Gabriel’s last day at work, his boss wished him the best of luck with his new endeavors.