the luck of the draw



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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Abeni-Western African, Yoruba
Lena['li:nə]
Ellanher-Ancient Germanic
Luben-Bulgarian
Calixte-French
PrzemoPZHE-mawPolish