Lucky Sayings
Twenty-(gr)eight
March Madness
Luck of the Irish
When Luck Runs Out
100

This phrase is said to someone before a performance instead of saying “good luck.”

Break a leg

100

In most years, this month has exactly 28 days.

February

100

The Roman god of war for whom the month of March is named.

Mars

100

This capital city of Ireland shares its name with a famous stout beer that is brewed there.

Dublin

100

Walking under this tool is traditionally considered bad luck.

Ladder

200

This phrase describes someone who succeeded by chance rather than skill.

Beginner's luck

200

If someone is celebrating their 28th birthday this year, they were born in this year.

1998

200

In many parts of the world, the spring season officially begins in March with this astronomical event around March 20 or 21.

The Spring Equinox 

200

Ireland is often called this colorful nickname because of its famously lush landscapes.

The Emerald Isle

200

This number is so unlucky in many Western buildings that some elevators skip it entirely.

13

300

This phrase refers to a long run of successful outcomes.

Lucky streak

300

This Canadian politician served as the 28th Prime Minister from 2006 to 2015.

Stephen Harper

300

This zodiac sign runs through most of March before switching to Aries near the end of the month.

Pisces

300

This language, also called Gaelic, is one of the official languages of Ireland alongside English.

Irish

300

According to superstition, spilling this common table seasoning requires tossing some over your shoulder to avoid bad luck.

Salt

400

This phrase means to take a chance or try something risky.

Push your luck

400

The number 28 in Roman numerals.

XXVIII

400

This famous warning refers to March 15, the day Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BCE.

The Ides of March

400

This rock band from Dublin released famous songs like With or Without You and Beautiful Day.

U2

400

In some cultures, this number is often avoided due to its pronunciation sounding like "death".

4

500

This phrase means someone narrowly avoided danger or disaster.

Close call

500

This element on the periodic table has the atomic number 28.

Nickel

500

The birthstone of March. 

Aquamarine. 

500

This Irish sport, which looks like a chaotic mix of hockey, lacrosse, and violence, is often called the fastest field game in the world.

Hurling

500

This bird's song or appearance is often considered an omen of death.

Owl