1 C1 idiomatic informal
To pass or survive a difficult test, situation, or challenge through good luck rather than ability.
"I hadn't studied at all, but I lucked through the final exam somehow."
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luck through
C1 informal inseparable intransitive
To succeed in passing through a difficult situation or challenge purely by good fortune rather than skill or effort.
In plain English
To get past something hard or difficult just because you were lucky, not because you were good at it.
What does "luck through" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic informal
To navigate through a difficult period or process successfully due to fortunate circumstances.
"The startup lucked through its first year thanks to an unexpected wave of media attention."
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Usage tip
Relatively rare and informal. Often used when someone passes a test, survives a difficult situation, or gets through an obstacle without deserving to. Carries a slightly self-deprecating or humorous tone. More common in spoken English than written.
Words that pair with "luck through"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
exam interview round stage situation somehow
How to conjugate "luck through"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
luck through
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lucks through
he/she/it
Past simple
lucked through
yesterday
Past participle
lucked through
have + pp
-ing form
lucking through
continuous
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