luck in
C1 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To be really lucky and get something good without trying hard.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
informal
To be fortunate; to find oneself in a lucky situation, especially unexpectedly.
"We really lucked in when the hotel upgraded us to a suite for free."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1
idiomatic
informal
To obtain something desirable purely by chance or good fortune.
"She lucked in and found the last copy of the book in the entire store."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily British English. Often used in past tense: 'I lucked in there.' Less common than 'luck out' or 'luck into' in American English. Typically used when someone unexpectedly finds themselves in a fortunate situation.
Commonly used with
really absolutely there today definitely
Forms
Base
luck in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lucks in
he/she/it
Past simple
lucked in
yesterday
Past participle
lucked in
have + pp
-ing form
lucking in
continuous
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