| 单词 | better luck next time |
| 释义 | > as lemmasbetter luck next (also another) time c. better luck next (also another) time: expressing the hope that a person who has failed in a contest or undertaking will be more successful in the future. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > courage > encouragement > expression of encouragement [phrase] better luck next (also another) time1756 1756 Prater 14 Aug. 137 Well, well, said he, better luck another time. 1832 P. Egan Bk. Sports 171/2 The conqueror, shaking hands with his fallen antagonist, wishes him better luck next time. 1855 F. W. Faber Growth in Holiness (ed. 2) xvi. 297 When we fall we must rise again, and go on our way, wishing ourselves..better luck another time. 1927 E. O'Neill Marco Millions i. iii. 45 Better luck next time. He'll learn! 1997 J. M. Landis et al. Heartbreak Ranch 18 The game, it is fini. Better luck another time. 2002 Electronic Gaming Monthly Feb. 28/3 Close, but no tamale. Better luck next time. < as lemmas |
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