stroke of luck

Related to stroke of luck: stroke of good luck

stroke of luck

An unexpected fortunate occurrence. Meeting my favorite celebrity at the airport was certainly a stroke of luck that wouldn't have happened if I'd arrived five minutes later. I worked very hard on the script, but getting to pitch it to the producer in the elevator was just a stroke of luck.
See also: luck, of, stroke
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a stroke of luck

Fig. a bit of luck; a lucky happening. I had a stroke of luck and found Tom at home when I called. He's not usually there. Unless I have a stroke of luck, I'm not going to finish this report by tomorrow.
See also: luck, of, stroke
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

stroke of luck (or good luck)

a fortunate occurrence that could not have been predicted or expected.
See also: luck, of, stroke
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a stroke of luck
  • stroke of fortune
  • if I had (some monetary unit) for every (something), I'd be rich!
  • good luck
  • Good luck!
  • luck out of
  • luck out of (something)
  • lucky for you
  • luckily for you
  • for once
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