n.
1.an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
2.a large amount of wealth or prosperity
3.an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome
4.your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
Idiom of the Day
pass muster
to pass a test or checkup, to measure up to a certain standard
The player was not able to pass muster and was not included on the team.