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Definition

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

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Origins

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

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In Context

  • "He thanked his lucky stars he had brought the extra heavy duty conduits in that morning."
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Also Said As

  • thank one's stars
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See Also

  • thank heavens
  • under a lucky star
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