Get Lucky with Benjamin: 17 Everyday English Phrases about Luck & Chance
Improve your communication skills with these 17 common English idioms and phrases for talking about success, chance, risk, and luck. With clear explanations and fun examples, you’ll master these phrases in no time. Face it, tiger. You just hit the jackpot. Watch, learn, and then start using these expressions in your English.
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In this lesson:
00:00 17 English Idioms that come from betting and cards
00:39 the odds are stacked against us
01:21 hedge our bets
02:25 play the percentages
03:23 up the ante
04:13 put your money where your mouth is
04:46 break the bank
05:16 all bets are off
05:50 hit the jackpot
06:31 when the chips are down
07:17 over the odds
08:10 come up trumps
08:51 play your cards right
09:21 have an ace up your sleeve
10:25 hold all the aces
11:22 call a spade a spade
12:00 keep your cards close to your chest
13:01 show your cards
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