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."
inseparable
luck in
C1 informal inseparable intransitive
To be fortunate; to benefit from good luck, especially in obtaining something desirable.
In plain English
To be really lucky and get something good without trying hard.
What does "luck in" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
inseparable
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "luck in"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
really absolutely there today definitely
How to conjugate "luck in"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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