lucky dog

lucky dog

An incredibly lucky person; one who falls into good fortune. A: "I won another bet in the basketball tournament—that's three in a row now!" B: "Wow, you lucky dog!" Just when he was looking to take some time away from work to focus on raising his kids, the company began offering really excellent voluntary severance packages to reduce the number of staff. What a lucky dog, huh?
See also: dog, lucky
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

lucky dog

Fig. a lucky person. You won the lottery? You are a lucky dog!
See also: dog, lucky
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

lucky dog

n. a lucky person, perhaps undeserving. (Also a term of address. Older than the more recent use of dogg = buddy, guy.) Bart was a lucky dog because he won the football pool.
See also: dog, lucky
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • (one's) lucky day
  • what you see is what you get
  • WYSIWYG
  • (one) is not as green as (one) is cabbage-looking
  • a ringside seat
  • be the spit and image of (someone)
  • big
  • big of (one)
  • big of one
  • big of someone
References in classic literature
Upon my soul, that future captain of mine is a lucky dog! Gad, I only wish he would let me take his place."
Count of Monte Cristo
The actor also played the role of 'the boyfriend' in Laurel and Hardy's first film together - Lucky Dog.
FROM HARPURHEY TO; HISTORIAN UNCOVERS AMAZING STORY OF RELATIVE'S RISE TO FILM FAME
The Boise Police Departmentwill convert the Lucky Dog Tavern in downtown's West End into a new substation and microdistrict.
Boise Police will have a downtown station
Diet expert Vicky Marshall, author of The Lucky Dog Weight Loss Plan, began feeding her own pets on raw meat, fruit and veg 10 years ago.
Ditch a paw diet; Pet talk; EXCLUSIVE
Vet Susan Hermit added: "He is a very lucky dog not to have died that day."
Chino survives 30ft fall
Minneapolis, MN, June 05, 2017 --(PR.com)-- 1 Lucky Dog Media, Ltd.
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One lucky dog, a nine-yearold Cavalier King Charles Spaniel called Lucy, got the chance of a happy new life in a big garden when she was adopted by Hirsche Automotive owner Graeme Stocks.
Town task team take a walkies on the wild side
LUCKY DOG: TWELVE TALES OF RESCUED DOGS provides a pack of dog stories that are both hilarious and poignant, and introduces a range of animals that kids will find heart-warming.
Lucky Dog
The mayor of Krivo Pole Zhelyazko Todorov has confirmed for Bulgarian Darik News that Selim was the lucky dog to win the 7 M jackpot, however refused to provide any further details.
Bulgarian Beggar Hits EUR 7 M Jackpot in Greece
Mr Howard added: "This was one very lucky dog, we didn't expect to have such a happy outcome.
PET SURVIVES 200FT FALL
"I love animals, and I wouldn't use their skin frivolously," says Lucky Dog Leather owner and designer, Lucia Gerbino, who believes that one leather accessory will outlast many non-natural material or petroleum by-product items.
Off the cuff: Sick of Sarah rockers Abisha Uhl and Jamie Holm strap into Lucky Dog Leather
Otto is such a lucky dog: he's found a best friend.
Like attracts like: a compatible, available playmate for your dog? Priceless
Sean O'Neill has joined Lucky Dog Day and Night Care as activity director.
BUSINESS BEAT
We've teamed up with the Aldi to offer one lucky dog owner and one lucky cat owner a chance to pamper their pet with their ranges of fully nutritionally balanced pet foods.
WIN HEALTHY FOOD FOR PETS
His dour baritone performs its usual tricks on Lucky Dog Recordings, which nonetheless feels more like a hodgepodge of ideas than a genuine album.
Culture: CD Reviews: Stuart A Staples - Lucky Dog Recordings 03-04 (Beggars Banquet) pounds 12.99