carry a rope in (one's) pocket



carry a rope in (one's) pocket

To have very good luck when playing cards. The phrase alludes to a piece of a hangman's rope, which is supposed to be a good luck charm when playing cards. Did Alan win yet another game of poker? Man, he must carry a rope in his pocket—how else can you explain that luck?
See also: carry, pocket, rope

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ovidius-Ancient Roman
Gunter-German
Hilaire-French
Rothaid-Ancient Germanic
Vicent-Catalan
Gormflaith-Irish