Phrase guide

out of luck

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

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Experiencing a misfortune, especially if lacking recourse.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • If you had set up automatic backups, you would have been able to recover your files, but as it is, you're out of luck.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 倒霉 (dǎoméi) — experiencing a temporary misfortune
  • Finnish: huono tuuri — experiencing a temporary misfortune
  • French: avoir la poisse — experiencing a temporary misfortune
  • Russian: не везёт (ne vezjót) — experiencing a temporary misfortune
  • Russian: не повезло́ (ne povezló) — experiencing a temporary misfortune