born with a caul on (one's) head

born with a caul on (one's) head

Lucky. The "caul," part of the fetal membrane that is sometimes present on the head of a newborn baby, was previously viewed as a magical symbol of protection. I can't believe you walked away from that car accident without a scratch! You must have been born with a caul on your head!
See also: born, head, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • lucky
  • a bundle of joy
  • bundle of joy
  • I wasn't born yesterday
  • star
  • born yesterday
  • born yesterday, not (I wasn't)
  • thank one's lucky stars, to
  • should
  • lucky in love