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the luck of the draw

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the luck of the draw

completely the result of chance You can't choose whom you play against. It's just the luck of the draw.

Etymology: based on a literal meaning of a draw (a competition in which you win if the number on your ticket is chosen)

See also: draw, luck, of

the luck of the draw

if something is the luck of the draw, it is the result of chance and you have no control over it

Usage notes: A draw is a competition in which you win if the number on your ticket is chosen.

You can't choose who you play against. It's just the luck of the draw.

See also: draw, luck, of