cut one's lucky
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To leave in a hurry; to bolt.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cut one's lucky” mean?
To leave in a hurry; to bolt.
Is “cut one's lucky” formal or informal?
cut one's lucky is generally slang.