What does the phrasal verb “luck out” mean?

What are the definitions of “luck out”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Be very lucky.

  I really LUCKED OUT when I met my partner.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “luck out”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb luck out is to be very lucky or to experience good fortune unexpectedly. It is often used to describe a positive outcome or a fortunate event.

What are the different verb forms of “luck out”?

Root Verb	luck out
Third Person Singular Present	lucks out
Present Participle	lucking out
Simple Past	lucked out
Past Participle	lucked out

Example

I lucked out when I found a $20 bill on the street.

Example

She always lucks out when playing the lottery.

Example

He is lucking out by finding a parking spot right in front of the store.

Example

We lucked out when we got the last tickets to the concert.

Example

They had lucked out when they found the perfect apartment.

What kind of phrasal verb is “luck out”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Intransitive verb

“luck out” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.

Example

I lucked out when I found a great job.

Example

She lucked out by winning the raffle.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“luck out” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

I lucked out when I found a great job.

Example

She lucked out by winning the raffle.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “luck out”?

Luck out on something

To be fortunate or successful in a specific situation or with a specific thing.

Example

He lucked out on finding a great deal on a new car.

Luck out with someone

To be fortunate in a relationship or interaction with someone.

Example

She lucked out with her new boss, who is very supportive and understanding.

Luck out in something

To be fortunate or successful in a particular area or aspect of life.

Example

They lucked out in their careers, both landing high-paying jobs.

Good things to know

Does “luck out” have an informal or formal tone?

Luck out is an informal phrasal verb that is commonly used in everyday conversations. It is not typically used in formal writing or professional settings. Instead, more formal synonyms like 'fortunate' or 'successful' can be used.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “luck out”?

Synonyms

• fortunate
• successful
• blessed
• favored
• advantaged
• serendipitous
• prosperous

Antonyms for {keyword}

• unlucky
• unfortunate
• disadvantaged
• unsuccessful
• unfavored
• unblessed
• unprosperous