luck of the irish

This isn't luck at all, but more of an attitiude, a positive look at a bad situation.

The Irish didn't survive a potato famine, and being treated as 3rd class citizens upon their arrival to the U.S. (til the mid-late 1900's)by not having a positive outlook and a great sense of humor!

Mary-"I was just wearing my new shoes today when I stepped in a HUGE cow shit"

Michael-"Well then, tis a LUCKY thing you were wearing shoes!"

Mary-"Yea, Luck of the Irish"

by Eileen F. March 9, 2008

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Luck Load

The quantity of luck a person, team, or other object that is doing super great and then fails in the critical moment.

Gonzaga blew their luck load against USC last night and lost in the next round.

by Business Meng April 7, 2021

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Luck of the Latex

The Luck of the Latex refers to the carrying of a condom not only to practice safe sex, but also because of the superstitious belief that it will increase your chances of having sex.

Guy 1: Man, I haven't been gettn' any action at all lately, any tips?

Guy 2: Pack some rubber son, and rely on the Luck Of The Latex.

by For'eal June 25, 2007

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Luck Box

Used to account for one's surprisingly good fortunes or previously unknown talents. A way to rationalize when something happens that far exceeds the known abilities of someone or something.

I thought going into the fantasy football draft this year that it would be a total crapshoot, but I was able to luck box a crenshaw team that is rock chalk to win the championship.

by Dave.R. July 1, 2006

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luck-up

a person who, while being clearly ignorant in every sense of the word, is bestowed with financial, romantic, and professional success; not to be confused with people who have strong skills outside traditional mesaures of intelligence or practice clueless behavior to disarm their opponents--a luck-up is truly dim and impossibly lucky

Tom: Man, did you hear about Harry?
Dick: Don't tell me--he's quit his job to start making kitty condos--and is wife left him?
Tom: No, he sold his Crusty Crab franchise for $50 million.
Dick: Another $50-ball? That guy is amazing.
Tom: Yeah, and he traded up the wife for a 25 year-old physical therapist!
Dick: That guy is one major luck-up

by Semantricks August 6, 2009

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