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British slang
A stroke of luck; an accidental good result.
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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fluke means A stroke of luck; an accidental good result. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"fluke" means A stroke of luck; an accidental good result. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Unexpected good fortune (literally "breaking the roof").
Lucky or flukey.
Said to ward off bad luck after making a boast or expressing satisfaction
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