During the gold and silver rush years in the second half of the 19th century, a number of the most famous and successful miners were of Irish and Irish American birth. . . .Over time this association of the Irish with mining fortunes led to the expression 'luck of the Irish.'
by Aimboats October 09, 2017
I skipped school today. Good thing, too cuz them Columbine whiteboys iced all them foos this afternoon.
Yea, foo. You LUCKED OUT!
Yea, foo. You LUCKED OUT!
by Joshiro007 February 20, 2003
by anon3456281389 March 17, 2017
Fortunate events that happen to the less fortunate or to individuals who are not expected to succeed (i.e. success of mentally and/or physically challenged individuals). Also, superficial successes the come to humble individuals who realize that being a person of high moral character is much more important than gains of a superficial nature.
You would think that Billy, the blind kid from 4C, would have some Gump luck, but I guess not. He bought a bird whose head had fallen off, but was taped back on by Lloyd, the sick limo driver.
by CC and YY March 22, 2006
An American phrase, not an Irish one. Used to insult Irish immigrants that came to America during the gold rush.
The Luck of the Irish was to say, only by sheer luck, as opposed to brains, could these idiots find gold. It’s outdated and offensive.
The Luck of the Irish was to say, only by sheer luck, as opposed to brains, could these idiots find gold. It’s outdated and offensive.
-John got his promotion at work, all the hard work paid off!
- Ah that’s the luck of the Irish for you!
- Ah that’s the luck of the Irish for you!
by cupantae94 August 06, 2019
lucked out means you ran out of luck coming from the phrase "shit out of luck" soo emily shapoww! im right and your wrong
hahahahahaha in your fase loser!
hahahahahaha in your fase loser!
by vataloco15 May 03, 2010
An unexpected event caused by a hesitant man offering an unknown, beautiful woman a drink at a bar and her accepting it.
by Mohit Hira July 20, 2009