thank one's lucky stars

== English == === Etymology === From the belief that it is the alignment of the stars which brings about good fortune. === Pronunciation === === Verb === thank one's lucky stars (third-person singular simple present thanks one's lucky stars, present participle thanking one's lucky stars, simple past and past participle thanked one's lucky stars) (idiomatic) To be grateful, feel oneself fortunate, consider oneself lucky (especially in avoiding some calamity). Synonym: thank one's stars ==== Related terms ==== thank heavens under a lucky star ==== Translations ==== === References === 444 Google Books