Lucky streak
Meaning
A period of continuous good fortune or success, especially in gambling or competitive activities.
Origin
The word "streak" originally referred to a line or mark, like a streak of light or color. However, by the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in American English, the term began to evolve in the contexts of gambling and sports. It came to denote a continuous, unbroken run of events or performances—be they wins, losses, or other outcomes. The "lucky streak" specifically captures those thrilling, improbable periods when fortune seems to smile relentlessly, one positive outcome following another, as if guided by an invisible, continuous line of good luck. This vividly portrays a gambler at a table unable to lose, or a sports team racking up victory after victory.
Examples
- After winning the lottery twice in a month, she felt she was definitely on a lucky streak.
- The team's lucky streak continued with another last-minute goal, securing their fifth win in a row.