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Значение идиомы lucky star
[lucky star] {n.} A certain star or planet which, by itself or withothers, is seriously or jokingly thought to bring a person good luckand success in life.
John was born under a lucky star.
Ted wasunhurt in the car accident, for which he thanked his lucky stars.
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