| 单词 | to thank one's lucky stars |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto thank one's lucky stars P1. to thank one's lucky stars and variants: to feel grateful for one's good fortune; to count oneself fortunate. Now frequently as an imperative. ΚΠ 1736 S. Humphreys tr. N. A. Pluche Spectacle de la Nature III. xix. 59 He on the opposite Side of the River rejoices at his good Fortune, and thanks his lucky Stars [Fr. se réjouit]. 1768 A. Ross Fortunate Shepherdess i. 33 Aff I scours Blessing my lucky stars, an' hame I tours. 1819 G. Crabbe Tales of Hall II. xix. 248 She praised her lucky stars, that in her place She never found neglect, nor felt disgrace. 1889 Wallace's Monthly Mar. 32/1 There is only one Bay City on the face of the globe, and thank our lucky star for that. 1911 C. E. W. Bean ‘Dreadnought’ of Darling xxxv. 317 The Australian should probably thank Providence and his lucky star. 1959 J. Braine Vodi xxv. 261 Thank your lucky stars to be well out of it. 2008 Independent 3 Oct. (Life section) 6/3 Thank your lucky stars you have a husband who is active, rather than vegging in front of the sports channel with a stack of sandwiches. < as lemmas |
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