She kept a penny for luck.

Meaning: She held on to a penny because she believed it would bring her good fortune.

Choice of Words: Kept means to have something in one's possession or control. A is an indefinite article that refers to a single, unspecified item. Penny is a coin worth one cent. For is a preposition that indicates a purpose or reason. Luck is a positive outcome that is believed to be caused by chance.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• A penny saved is a penny earned.
• He decided to keep the penny for good luck.
• He found a penny and kept it.
• He kept the penny for the rest of his life.
• She saves penny and earned dollar.
• She blew on a dandelion for luck.
• She carried a rabbit's foot for luck.
• She wished upon a shooting star for good luck.
• Every penny saved today is a step towards a brighter tomorrow.
• Future bright with each penny saved.