B1 Expression Neutral

Auf gut Glück.

On spec / By chance.

Practice it

Meaning

Doing something without prior planning or certainty of success.

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Cultural Background

Germans value planning, so using this phrase is a way to signal that you are breaking the norm.

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Fixed Phrase

Don't try to change the words. It's a set expression.

Meaning

Doing something without prior planning or certainty of success.

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Fixed Phrase

Don't try to change the words. It's a set expression.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Ich habe die Antwort ____ ____ ____ geraten.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: auf gut Glück

The fixed phrase is 'auf gut Glück'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

Ich habe die Antwort ____ ____ ____ geraten.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: auf gut Glück

The fixed phrase is 'auf gut Glück'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you are describing a creative risk you took. Otherwise, avoid it.

Related Phrases

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Ins Blaue hinein

synonym

Into the blue

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