as luck would have it

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as luck would have it
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
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An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
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a. la suerte quiso
As luck would have it, we met on a cruise ship in Greece.La suerte quiso que nos conociéramos en un crucero en Grecia.
b. por suerte (positive)
As luck would have it, Anne bought the last available ticket.Por suerte, Anne compró el último boleto disponible.
c. por desgracia (negative)
I just missed the bus, and as luck would have it, it started to rain.Acabo de perder el autobús y, por desgracia, empezó a llover.
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