Getting or betting?

English as a Second Language English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
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Test No. [color=blue]incompl/elem-6 “Start/Begin”, question 7

I won a lot of money by getting on that horse but it was simply a case of … luck.

(a) start’s
(b) starter’s
(c) beginner’s
(d) beginning’s

Test No. [color=blue]incompl/elem-6 “Start/Begin”, answer 7

I won a lot of money by getting on that horse but it was simply a case of beginner’s luck.

Correct answer: (c) beginner’s

Your answer was: [color=green]correct
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by getting or by betting?

Richy

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So Richard,

You are doing an excellent job. Please do keep pointing out errors or typos. Yes, betting is the word need here. We’ll make all the changes soon.

Thanks again,
Torsten[YSaerTTEW443543]

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why not beginning’s luck??

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dear teacher,

what does beginner’s luck mean?
And Can’t we use beginning’s luck?

thanks in advance

teakay

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Hi Teakay,

Beginner’s luck is the luck of a beginner. The correct phrase is “beginner’s luck” because only a person can have luck. A situation or a beginning can’t have luck. Please let me know if this makes sense to you.

Many thanks,
Torsten[YSaerTTEW443543]

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Dear Torsten,

I understand now, that only person can have luck.Thankyou.
Btw, Im a newbie here. Try to improving my English skill. please to meet you.

regards,
Teakay

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sir
why not stater’s luck?