As luck would have it

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By chance or surprisingly.

As luck would have it, I found some spare change in the car just when I needed it to pay for parking.
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Idiomatic

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Unexpected Outcome

Use this phrase when something happens by chance and it's an unexpected, often positive, outcome.

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As luck would have it, the train was delayed and I caught it just in time!
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Slightly Old-fashioned

The phrase has a quaint, slightly old-fashioned feel, making it charming in modern usage.

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As luck would have it, the antique shop had the perfect gift for my mother.
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Narrative Twist

Ideal for storytelling, the phrase can introduce a twist of fate or a surprising turn of events.

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As luck would have it, the mysterious stranger she helped was a famous author.
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