thank one's lucky stars

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be grateful, feel oneself fortunate, consider oneself lucky (especially in avoiding some calamity).

Pronunciation

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Word forms

thank one's lucky stars thanks one's lucky stars thanking one's lucky stars thanked one's lucky stars

Etymology

From the belief that it is the alignment of the stars which brings about good fortune.

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