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tries one's luck

tries one's luck is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 tries one's luck

What is tries one's luck the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Tries one's luck is the third-person singular simple present indicative of try one's luck.

Words near tries one's luck in the dictionary

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

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