thank one's lucky stars

verb

Etymology

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

Definitions

  1. To be grateful, feel oneself fortunate, consider oneself lucky (especially in avoiding…

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

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

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