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trying one's luck

trying one's luck is the present participle and gerund 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 trying one's luck

What is trying one's luck the present participle and gerund of?
Trying one's luck is the present participle and gerund of try one's luck.

Words near trying one's luck in the dictionary

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

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