lucky at cards, unlucky in love
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Meaning · English
Someone who enjoys good fortune in games will experience romantic frustration.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Ai đó may mắn trong trò chơi nhưng thất bại trong tình yêu
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The old maxim, "Lucky at cards, unlucky in love," is applied to chess.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lucky at cards, unlucky in love” mean?
Someone who enjoys good fortune in games will experience romantic frustration.
Is “lucky at cards, unlucky in love” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.