fortune

• Lucky star

  A source of good fortune or a destiny that brings a person good luck.

• Beginner's luck

  Unforeseen or unusual success experienced by a person who is new to a particular activity.

• Dealt a good hand

  To be given a fortunate set of circumstances or advantages in life.

• Down on one's luck

  Experiencing a period of misfortune or bad luck.

• Luck out

  To experience an unexpectedly favorable outcome or acquire something through pure chance.

• stroke of luck

  A sudden, unexpected piece of good fortune that occurs by chance.

• down on their luck

  Experiencing a period of misfortune, poverty, or adverse circumstances.

• have a lucky break

  To experience an unexpected and fortunate turn of events or a sudden opportunity that leads to success.

• lucky dog

  A very fortunate person who experiences good luck often or unexpectedly.

• Everything comes up roses

  Every situation, despite potential initial difficulties, ultimately turns out perfectly or favorably.

• To lead a charmed existence

  To live a life that seems extraordinarily lucky, protected from normal troubles, difficulties, or misfortunes, as if by magic or fate.

• Serendipity

  The fortunate discovery of something interesting or valuable by accident.

• Godsend

  Something extremely helpful or valuable that arrives unexpectedly and at a perfect time, often as if sent by divine providence.