LUCK BE A LADY PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 61- Transcript and Grammar Notes Monday, 5 March 2018 be in luck MUSIC Coccinellids are more commonly known as ladybugs in North America, and ladybirds in Britain and other parts of the English-speaking world. MUSIC Many cultures around the world consider, ladybugs or ladybirds, as lucky. If a ladybug lands on you it is considered good luck. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 61…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… be in luck QUOTE “HE is lucky who realizes that “luck” is the point where preparation meets opportunity.”~ 1912 The Youth’s Companion: Volume 86 MUSIC be in luck … someone is in luck when they are fortunate that what they want or need is available … something that you want to do is possible…it is possible to get what you want You are fortunate that what you want is available. I have one more ticket left. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… be in luck You’re in luck. I have one more ticket left. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … be in luck We’re in luck the movie hasn’t started yet. I’m in luck I found my car keys. Due to traffic, I arrived late to the airport, but I was in luck. My flight was delayed. luck is used as a noun in the idiom… be in luck luck is something that happens without being planned…by accident…because of chance My 5-year-old daughter had good luck while fishing. #CONVERSATION STARTER QUESTION Have you ever caught a fish? An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. MUSIC If you like the podcast, leave a review on iTunes or call-in and join the conversation on Anchor. If you love the podcast, tell a friend. Thank you for listening and tomorrow’s idiom is… given half a chance Remember…Learn Something New Every Day © Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015–2018. All rights reserved.