lucky general; consistently lucky person
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lucky general; military commander who always wins due to good fortune
neutralRefers to a commander whose success is attributed to luck rather than (or in addition to) skill. Often used historically or metaphorically.
In history, some generals are not famous for their strategy but are called lucky commanders, always managing to avert danger at critical moments.
The casualties in the troops he leads are always the lowest; everyone says he is a lucky general.
noun
consistently lucky person; someone who always succeeds
informalUsed metaphorically in modern contexts for anyone who seems to have good luck in their endeavors, whether in work, games, or life.
He is famously known as a lucky charm in our company; no matter how difficult the project, it succeeds as soon as he takes over.
Bring him along when playing cards; he's our lucky charm and we always win.
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Don't look down on his average ability; his luck is exceptional. He's a born lucky star.