beginner's luck

Idioms & Phrases

beginner's luck

Good fortune in a first attempt or effort, as in I often use a brand-new recipe for a dinner party; I trust beginner's luck. [Late 1800s]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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