After failing at something twice, you will succeed on the third try. โYes, Iโm so glad that worked. The third time really is the charm!"
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That ship has sailed
A particular opportunity has passed by and now it's too late. "Sorry, that ship has sailed - you missed your chance!"
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To hit the jackpot
To achieve sudden or sensational success. "The hungry wolf thought he had hit the jackpot when he discovered a herd of sleeping sheep."
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Fat chance
Little or no possibility of success. "John hates exerciseโa fat chance he has of winning the swim competition!"
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Other team wins 25 points!
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Take points!
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Take points!
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Give 25 points!
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Go to last place!
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Other team loses 10 points!
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Take points!
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Lose 5 points!
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Third time lucky
To express the hope that, after twice failing to accomplish something, one may succeed in the third attempt. "I made an appointment thinking third time lucky".
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Born under a lucky star
When someone seems to be very fortunate.โI canโt believe that Dave is being fast-tracked to the management position. He really was born under a lucky star!"
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Sitting pretty
To be in a good or fortunate situation, especially compared to others who are not so lucky. "He sold his shares so he's now sitting pretty and enjoying life."
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To thank one's lucky stars
To feel grateful for avoiding a bad situation. "I thank my lucky stars that I bought an umbrella right before the thunderstorm."
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Other team loses 10 points!
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Give 10 points!
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Push your luck
To take a big risk hoping to achieve success. "I pushed my luck with that project and the tight deadlines. I'm glad it went well in the end."
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As luck would have it.
To say that something happened purely by chance. "We ran out of food at the party but as luck would have it, a nearby takeaway was open that day."
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Give 25 points!
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Swap points!
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Go to first place!
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Give points!
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You should be so lucky
A sarcastic way of saying that whatever you are talking about is highly unlikely to happen. โI entered the competition to win a car. Ha! You should be lucky!"
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The luck of the draw
An outcome based on pure chance. "The luck of the draw had it that I had no choice but to buy a small car instead of my dream car."