luck out of (something)
luck out of (something)
To avoid having to do or experience something because of some fortunate chance occurrence. Thankfully, because school was closed due to the weather, I lucked out of taking the exam I hadn't studied for. I can't believe you lucked out of doing an inventory count like the rest of us.
See also: luck, of, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
luck out of something
to get out of something by luck alone. I lucked out of taking a driving test. I only had to pass a vision test to get my license. Man, I really lucked out of it.
See also: luck, of, out
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- luck out of
- lucky for you
- bring (someone or something) into action
- bring into action
- luckily for you
- stroke of fortune
- stroke of luck
- a stroke of luck
- reason with
- reason with (one)