Phrase guide

lucky break

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A stroke of luck; a fortunate event, particularly of the sort that propels one to success, fame, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • At 17, she got her lucky break when she appeared on television and became a popular musician overnight.

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: onnenpotku — stroke of luck
  • French: coup de chance — stroke of luck
  • French: coup de bol — stroke of luck
  • French: coup de cul — stroke of luck
  • German: glücklicher Zufall — stroke of luck
  • German: Glückstreffer — stroke of luck
  • Polish: łut szczęścia — stroke of luck