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Sara hit the jackpot when she found a store full of sandals.
to find exactly what you are looking for
My mother has a heart of gold and always helps out everyone.
very kind and good-natured
The family saved for years so they would have money to burn on their vacation.
to have a lot of money to spend any way you want
A chance to go to France was a golden opportunity that I could not pass up.
a great chance to do something
We need to get the green light from our teacher to bring the rabbit to school.
to get permission
Andrew was green with envy that his brother got a new bike and he did not.
a feeling of jealousy
My grandmother must have a green thumb because her garden always looks amazing.
a talent for growing plants
I got to stay up one hour later. When I asked to stay up for two hours, my mother said "Don't push your luck".
do not ask or wish for anything more
The singer got a lucky break when someone famous heard her song and liked it.
a fortunate event that leads to success or fame
The teacher had a string of good luck with her students being excellent and well-behaved every single day this week.
several fortunate events in a row
We can't choose which team to be on. It's just the luck of the draw.
by chance
When Tristan said he wanted to visit every state in just one day, his dad said he was chasing rainbows.
trying to achieve the impossible
My friend said my parents were nicer than hers, but I told her "The grass is always greener on the other side".
it always seems as if others have it better than you
When Ali found some old, valuable coins, her grandfather said she was sitting on a goldmine.
to have something very valuable
My teachers said to thank my lucky stars when I found my homework just in time.
to be very grateful for something
