Phrase guide

some people have all the luck

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

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Meaning 1

Suggests that someone is enjoying more success than they deserve.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 有些人就是那麼幸運 /有些人就是那么幸运 (yǒuxiē rén jiùshì nàme xìngyùn) — some have all the luck
  • Finnish: joillakin on aina onnea — some have all the luck
  • Hungarian: de jó dolga van valakinek — some have all the luck
  • Hungarian: de jól megy valakinek — some have all the luck