Meaning of the word "get lucky" in English

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get lucky

US /ɡɛt ˈlʌk.i/
UK /ɡɛt ˈlʌk.i/
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Idiom

1.

to have good fortune or success by chance

Example:
We really got lucky with the weather on our vacation.
He got lucky and found a parking spot right in front of the building.
2.

to have a sexual encounter, often casually

Example:
After the party, he was hoping to get lucky.
He went to the bar, trying to get lucky.
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