For luck
prepositional phrase
Something done to bring good luck or avoid bad luck.
He kissed the dice for luck before he rolled them.
Often appears as...
- kissed for luck
- carry for luck
Usage tips
Idiomatic
prepositional phrase
To hope for a positive outcome.
He runs his fingers over the charm for luck.
Often appears as...
- touch for luck
- hold for luck
prepositional phrase
Something done to bring good luck or avoid bad luck.
He kissed the dice for luck before he rolled them.
Often appears as...
- kissed for luck
- carry for luck
Usage tips
Idiomatic
prepositional phrase
To hope for a positive outcome.
He runs his fingers over the charm for luck.
Often appears as...
- touch for luck
- hold for luck
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Superstition Related
The phrase is often linked to superstitions or traditional beliefs that certain actions can influence luck.
She carries a rabbit's foot for luck when buying lottery tickets.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
Different cultures have unique items or rituals associated with luck; 'for luck' attaches to these customs.
In some cultures, people might say 'break a leg' for luck before a theater performance.
Pro Tip 3/3Momentary Ritual
Acts done 'for luck' are often small, quick rituals performed before an important event or action.
She touched the plane's exterior for luck before boarding.
Pro Tip 1/3Superstition Related
The phrase is often linked to superstitions or traditional beliefs that certain actions can influence luck.
She carries a rabbit's foot for luck when buying lottery tickets.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
Different cultures have unique items or rituals associated with luck; 'for luck' attaches to these customs.
In some cultures, people might say 'break a leg' for luck before a theater performance.
Pro Tip 3/3Momentary Ritual
Acts done 'for luck' are often small, quick rituals performed before an important event or action.
She touched the plane's exterior for luck before boarding.
Pro Tip 1/3Superstition Related
The phrase is often linked to superstitions or traditional beliefs that certain actions can influence luck.
She carries a rabbit's foot for luck when buying lottery tickets.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
Different cultures have unique items or rituals associated with luck; 'for luck' attaches to these customs.
In some cultures, people might say 'break a leg' for luck before a theater performance.
Pro Tip 3/3Momentary Ritual
Acts done 'for luck' are often small, quick rituals performed before an important event or action.
She touched the plane's exterior for luck before boarding.
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