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keep your fingers crossed
Informal · CEFR A2
To hope strongly that something good will happen.
hang in there
Informal · CEFR B1
to persevere and not give up despite difficulty
hit the jackpot
Neutral · CEFR B1
To gain a remarkably favorable result, usually unexpectedly or through luck.
keep your chin up
Informal · CEFR B1
To stay cheerful and brave during a difficult time.
as luck would have it
Neutral · CEFR B2
By a fortunate coincidence, often introducing an unexpectedly helpful event.
by the skin of your teeth
Informal · CEFR B2
By the narrowest possible margin; only just barely.
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