fortune smiles (up)on (someone)

fortune smiles (up)on (someone)

Someone is especially lucky, fortunate, or successful; good things tend to happen to someone. I hear that Jenny just won some major award, so soon after her huge promotion. It seems that fortune smiles on her at the moment! If you're going into business for yourself, just remember that fortune smiles upon those who are willing to take risks. I know you're nervous about asking for a raise, but fortune smiles on the people who go for what they want in life.
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fortune ˈsmiles on somebody

a person is lucky and successful: At first, fortune smiled on him and the business was successful.
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