- (a) stroke of unexpected luck
- неожиданное везение
Большой англо-русский учебный словарь сочетаемости. Кауль М.Р., Хидекель С.С. 2010.
(a) stroke of unexpected luck
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stroke of luck (or good luck) — a fortunate unexpected occurrence. → stroke … English new terms dictionary
Luck — Luck, n. [Akin to D. luk, geluk, G. gl[ u]ck, Icel. lukka, Sw. lycka, Dan. lykke, and perh. to G. locken to entice. Cf. 3d {Gleck}.] That which happens to a person; an event, good or ill, affecting one s interests or happiness, and which is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Luck penny — Luck Luck, n. [Akin to D. luk, geluk, G. gl[ u]ck, Icel. lukka, Sw. lycka, Dan. lykke, and perh. to G. locken to entice. Cf. 3d {Gleck}.] That which happens to a person; an event, good or ill, affecting one s interests or happiness, and which is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stroke of luck — ► stroke of luck a fortunate unexpected occurrence. Main Entry: ↑stroke … English terms dictionary
stroke — stroke1 [ strouk ] noun count ** ▸ 1 medical condition ▸ 2 unexpected event ▸ 3 a hit with hand/object ▸ 4 in swimming/rowing ▸ 5 when lightning hits something ▸ 6 hour sound of clocks ▸ 7 single pen/brush mark ▸ 8 hand movement ▸ 9 slash mark… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
stroke */*/ — I UK [strəʊk] / US [stroʊk] noun Word forms stroke : singular stroke plural strokes 1) a medical condition in which blood is suddenly blocked and cannot reach the brain, or in which a blood vessel in the brain breaks, often causing a loss of the… … English dictionary
stroke — noun 1》 an act of hitting: he received three strokes of the cane. ↘Golf an act of hitting the ball with a club, as a unit of scoring. ↘a sound made by a striking clock. 2》 a mark made by drawing a pen, pencil, or paintbrush once across… … English new terms dictionary
stroke — I. transitive verb (stroked; stroking) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English strācian; akin to Old High German strīhhan to stroke more at strike Date: before 12th century 1. to rub gently in one direction; also caress 2. to flatter or pay… … New Collegiate Dictionary
stroke — [strəʊk] noun [C] I 1) a serious medical condition that can make someone suddenly unable to speak or move Leni suffered a stroke and died at the age of 89.[/ex] 2) an unexpected but important event or action a stroke of luck/good fortune[/ex] It… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
To be in luck — Luck Luck, n. [Akin to D. luk, geluk, G. gl[ u]ck, Icel. lukka, Sw. lycka, Dan. lykke, and perh. to G. locken to entice. Cf. 3d {Gleck}.] That which happens to a person; an event, good or ill, affecting one s interests or happiness, and which is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
good luck — noun 1. an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes (Freq. 3) • Syn: ↑good fortune, ↑luckiness • Ant: ↑bad luck, ↑misfortune (for: ↑good fortune) … Useful english dictionary
