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I've got lucky vs I got lucky

Both "I've got lucky" and "I got lucky" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I've got lucky" is more commonly used in British English to express a recent event or situation. "I got lucky" is more common in American English and is used to talk about a past event or situation.
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I've got lucky

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English to express a recent event or situation.

This phrase is used to indicate that you have recently experienced good fortune or success.
  • 'cause I've got lucky lips. Lucky lips are always kissing. Lucky lips are never blue. Lucky lips will always find. A pair of lips so true. Don't need a four-leaf clover
  • Cause I've got lucky lips. Lucky lips are always kissing, Lucky lips are never blue. Lucky lips will always find a pair of lips so true. Don't need a four-leaf clover,
  • 'Cause I've got lucky lips. Lucky lips are always kissing. Lucky lips are never blue. Lucky lips will always find. A pair of lips so true. Don't need a four leaf clover
  • Cause I've got lucky lips. Lucky lips are always kissing, lucky lips are never blue. Lucky lips will always find a pair of lips so true. Don't need a four-leaf clover,

Alternatives:

  • I have been lucky
  • I have gotten lucky
  • I have had good luck

I got lucky

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English to talk about a past event or situation.

This phrase is used to indicate that you experienced good fortune or success in the past.
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Alternatives:

  • I was lucky
  • I got fortunate
  • I lucked out

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