luck into
B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To accidentally get something really good just because you were lucky, not because you worked for it.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To obtain a desirable job, opportunity, or situation entirely by chance rather than effort or merit.
"He lucked into a high-paying job because his college roommate owned the company."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To discover or find something valuable or advantageous by pure chance.
"We lucked into the best parking spot right in front of the venue."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Common in American English. Often used to describe jobs, relationships, opportunities, or deals obtained without trying. Carries a tone of pleasant surprise. The object always follows 'into': 'She lucked into a great job.'
Commonly used with
job opportunity deal position apartment ticket
Forms
Base
luck into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lucks into
he/she/it
Past simple
lucked into
yesterday
Past participle
lucked into
have + pp
-ing form
lucking into
continuous
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