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tried one's luck

tried one's luck is the simple past and past participle of try one's luck.

Meaning of try one's luck

Verb

try one's luck (third-person singular simple present tries one's luck, present participle trying one's luck, simple past and past participle tried one's luck)

  1. To make a risky attempt.
    • Why don't you try your luck at the blackjack tables?
    Synonyms:
    have a go, have a shot, try out

Questions about tried one's luck

What is tried one's luck the simple past and past participle of?
Tried one's luck is the simple past and past participle of try one's luck.

Words near tried one's luck in the dictionary

  1. tried it on the dog
  2. tried it out on the dog
  3. tried on
  4. tried on for size
  5. tried one's hand
  6. tried one's luck
  7. tried one's wings
  8. tried out
  9. tried someone's patience
  10. tried titles
  11. triedral

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