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Any luck/joy?

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19 July 2026

Any luck/joy?

We use this expression to ask if someone has managed to do something.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

You know we talked about trying to find someone to organise the party next week?

Yes, any joy?

Yes, actually. Sally has offered to do it for us.

Example 2

You were trying to find Spielberg's latest film on DVD. Any luck?

No. I've looked everywhere but I can't find it.

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