Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

good fortunes

English answer:

success, good results

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Feb 1, 2013 00:55
11 yrs ago
English term

good fortunes

Non-PRO Not for points English Other Sports / Fitness / Recreation
Despite the team enjoying good fortunes on the pitch, Team A have decided to relieve Player A of his captaincy. It's unknown if there are any off pitch reasons for the change at this time.

Hi all,

What does 'good fortunes' mean here? Many thanks in advance. I'm new to this site. I hope this is the appropriate location for this post.

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success, good results

They have won a good number of games.

"Good fortune", in the singular, would mean good luck (as opposed to merit), but "fortunes", plural, refers to their success or failure.
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agree Sheila Wilson
2 hrs
Thanks, Sheila
agree Veronika McLaren
8 hrs
Thanks, Veronika :)
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