Luck out Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Chance Success Use 'luck out' when an unexpected good thing happens without planning. I lucked out when I found a $20 bill on the sidewalk. Pro Tip 2/3Positive Outcome 'Luck out' implies a positive outcome which could have been bad. They lucked out with the weather during their beach wedding. Pro Tip 3/3Not Skill-Based It's used when success is due to luck, not skill or effort. He didn't study but lucked out by guessing the right answers.