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Fengyin Posted 20 years ago
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Better luck another time

I have come across a proverb says that "Better luck another time." but I don't know what does it exactly mean. Can you help me with this?
  

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I think it means that one will perhaps have better luck next time but not now.

  • I think it means that one will perhaps have better luck next time but not now.
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I think it means that one will perhaps have better luck next time but not now.
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Here's the more popular version: Better luck next time.

This is usually said to someone who fails to reach a certain goal. Basically, the full idea is: Because you failed to reach your goal this time (and because you want to keep on trying to reach this goal), I will wish you "better luck" for next time.

Here's a practical example:

You were not able to make it int

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