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/ə ˈtʃɛri jɪr ə ˈmɛri jɪr, ə plʌm jɪr ə dʌm jɪr/

Example:

The farmers recalled the old saying, 'a cherry year a merry year, a plum year a dumb year,' as they looked at their orchards.

/ə ˈlɪtəl wɪt meɪ seɪv ə ˈfɔrtʃənət mæn/

Example:

He was lucky to inherit the business, but a little wit may save a fortunate man from losing it all.

/bæd lʌk ˈɔːfən brɪŋz ɡʊd lʌk/

Example:

I lost my job, but then I found a much better one; I guess bad luck often brings good luck.

/ˈbetər tu bi bɔːrn ˈlʌki ðæn rɪtʃ/

Example:

He survived the crash without a scratch and then won the lottery; truly, it's better to be born lucky than rich.

/ˈdɛvəlz ˈtʃɪldrən hæv ðə ˈdɛvəlz lʌk/

Example:

He cheated on the exam and still got the highest grade; I guess the devil's children have the devil's luck.

/ˈfɔːr.tʃən nɑːks æt ˈev.ri mænz dɔːr wʌns ɪn ə laɪf/

Example:

Don't be afraid to take this risk; remember that fortune knocks at every man's door once in a life.

/ðə bred ˈɔːl.weɪz fɔːlz ˈbʌt.ərd saɪd daʊn/

Example:

I dropped my toast and of course the bread always falls buttered side down.

/ˈlʌki æt kɑːrdz, ʌnˈlʌki ɪn lʌv/

Example:

I won the poker tournament but my girlfriend just broke up with me; I guess it's true what they say: lucky at cards, unlucky in love.

/ˈev.ri dɔːɡ hæz ɪts deɪ/

Example:

I know you're frustrated now, but remember that every dog has its day.