Is this right?

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Hello dear friends.

Can someone say in story:

I was ready to howl at my bad luck.

Meaning that he is very frustrated at the circumstances. Is it right?
Thank you for your help.
 
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It's fine, as Gillnetter said. You could also say, "I could have howled at my bad luck".
 
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