in luck

phrase

: lucky in a particular instance
"Are there any tickets?" "You're in luck. We still have a few more left."

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People who can’t get enough about the Daejon Love story are in luck. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026 Snorkelers and divers are in luck as well, as Andros is home to the third-largest barrier reef in the world, stretching nearly 200 miles along its eastern coast. — Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 Daniel is in luck because transferring Capital One miles is easy. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 For the longest time, as an ambassador and protector of American motorsports and one of the most talented drivers to ever sit in a stock car, Denny Hamlin didn’t believe in luck. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in luck

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“In luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20luck. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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