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You'll be lucky

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11 November 2025

You'll be lucky

We use this expression to say that we think something is not likely to happen. It's ironic.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

I'd like to leave early on Friday.

You'll be lucky. He never lets anyone go home one minute before 5 o'clock.

Example 2

I've got £15 - will that be enough for the restaurant?

You'll be lucky! Most of the main dishes cost at least thirty quid!

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