“as luck would have it”
Used to introduce something that happened by chance, either fortunately or unfortunately, depending on the context. It highlights that the outcome was determined by luck rather than planning or effort. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "as luck would have it" in the video clips below.
Hear how "as luck would have it" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Lost, Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina, Frankenstein, Futurama, Parks And Recreation and 5 more.
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TV ShowLost
Lost — S06E08
“As luck would have it...”
I want to be free too. … ...I found these on
one of the officers outside.
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YouTubeneo1.5M views · 2026-02-24
The Impossible Landing
“As luck would have it,”
of just how many children are on board. … today is Children's Day,
a promotion from United
Play at 17:00
YouTubeOverSimplified46.9M views · 2020-08-17
The Russian Revolution - OverSimplified (Part 1)
“As luck would have it.”
Why don't we just try
treating the people better? … An opportunity for war was
forming in the far East.
Play at 12:07
YouTubeBloomberg Originals254K views · 2023-10-09
LA’s Space Industry is Taking Off | Hello World with Ashlee Vance
“As luck would have it,”
of the commercial space revolution. … I know just the man to
explain how this happened
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TV ShowChilling Adventures Of Sabrina
Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina — S02E05
“As luck would have it, I will be stationed outside of Blackwood's office”
Ambrose, we need to stop Blackwood. … during the meeting.
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MovieFrankenstein
Frankenstein
“As luck would have it,
an opportunity presented itself,”
What would such a delicate,
pious creature have to confess to? … and I…
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TV ShowFuturama
Futurama — S01E01
“As luck would have it, I saved the chips from my previous crew.”
That's not a problem. … Awesome!
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TV ShowParks And Recreation
Parks And Recreation — S07E04
“As luck would have it--
- One second. Oh.”
- Okay. … Did you talk to Randy
about the vote?
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TV ShowPrison Break
Prison Break — S01E03
“As luck would have it,
I found him in Psych Ward.”
Scofield. Found you a new cellie. … You were the only guy
with an empty tray, so. . .
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YouTubeThe Infographics Show332K views · 2024-08-24
Inescapable Cell Designed Specifically for ONE Prisoner And Other Scary Prison Stories (Compilation)
“as luck would have it the object of”
another skill the art of flirtation and … their flirtation is a civilian female
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