luck vs roll of the dice

luck

noun
  • Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence, especially a favourable one. 

  • The results of a random number generator. 

  • A superstitious feeling that brings fortune or success. 

  • Success. 

verb
  • To find something through good fortune; used with into, on, onto or upon. 

roll of the dice

noun
  • A risky or uncertain attempt to do something, especially in an unfavourable situation. 

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