have more luck than sense

To experience good fortune but lack intelligence. A: "How has that fool been able to make so much money?" B: "He obviously has more luck than sense."

have more luck than sense

to be lucky but not intelligent. Jane went driving out into Death Valley without any water. She survived—she has more luck than sense. Tom: I like to drive ninety miles an hour on the freeway. Nobody's ever caught me. Mary: You have more luck than sense.

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