A stroke of fortune In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a stroke of fortune", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Yourpig Huyen calendar 2021-10-31 10:10

Meaning of A stroke of fortune

Synonyms:

stroke of luck

A stroke of fortune noun phrase

Said when luck or good things intentionally occur. 

By a stroke of luck, I didn't miss the train although it was too was late.

My sister also had a stroke of fortune when my boss helped her with her business.

If our project succeeds, it will be a stroke of fortune.

Other phrases about:

to count your lucky stars

To be thankful or grateful for one's good luck usually while avoiding a bad situation

it's an ill wind that blows no good
said to show that even a very bad situation brings an advantage for someone.
Even a Broken Clock Is Right Twice a Day

A normally unreliable person can still be right about something, even if it is only by accident.

fortune smiles on sb

It is used to say that someone is lucky.

by guess and by golly

Relying on guessing and luck

Origin of A stroke of fortune

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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