I (You) Should Be So Lucky!

A2 16+

Collocations of I (you) should be so lucky!

win the lottery
Frequency: 70 %

If I won the lottery, I would buy a new house.

get a promotion
Frequency: 60 %

If I got a promotion, I would be able to afford a vacation.

get a free trip
Frequency: 55 %

If I got a free trip, I would choose to go to Hawaii.

meet a celebrity
Frequency: 50 %

If I met a celebrity, I would be so lucky!

find a hidden treasure
Frequency: 45 %

If we found a hidden treasure, we could retire early.

Idiomatic Expressions for I (you) should be so lucky!

  • Phrase: You should be so lucky!
    Meaning: Sarcastically implying that the person mentioned is not deserving of the good fortune they desire.
    Usage: When someone expresses a wish for something desirable but you believe they don't deserve it, you could respond with 'You should be so lucky!' to mock or dismiss their hopes.