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."
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luck into
B2 informal inseparable transitive
To obtain or find something desirable purely by chance, without planning or effort.
In plain English
To accidentally get something really good just because you were lucky, not because you worked for it.
What does "luck into" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
inseparable
Usage tip
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.'
Words that pair with "luck into"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
job opportunity deal position apartment ticket
How to conjugate "luck into"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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