Luck out

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Pro Tip 1/3

Use 'luck out' when an unexpected good thing happens without planning.

I lucked out when I found a $20 bill on the sidewalk.

Pro Tip 2/3

'Luck out' implies a positive outcome which could have been bad.

They lucked out with the weather during their beach wedding.

Pro Tip 3/3

It's used when success is due to luck, not skill or effort.

He didn't study but lucked out by guessing the right answers.

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