English Explanatory Dictionary

luck of the draw

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The random production or occurrence of favorable or unfavorable results.

Pronunciation

En-au-luck of the draw.ogg

Word forms

luck of the draw

Etymology

An allusion to the random manner in which objects (such as playing cards, straws, or marbles) are distributed, drawn, or withdrawn (from a card deck, bag, or other container) in many games of chance (such as card games).

Synonyms

chance happenstance fortuity

Related words

lucky dip lucky draw
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