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devil's luck
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en
1.
general
informal
colloquial
An extraordinary or uncanny streak of good fortune, especially in escaping danger or avoiding consequences against the odds.
A run of luck that seems remarkable, undeserved, or almost supernatural in its persistence.
2.
general
informal
pejorative
Good fortune attributed to a person perceived as roguish or wicked, often expressed with annoyance or resentment by others.
The notion that someone has been spared misfortune through luck that others consider devilish or unfair.
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