for luck

phrase

: in order for someone to have good luck

Before her husband left for his job interview, she gave him a kiss for luck.

Examples of for luck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2004, the first time the Sox had a serious chance at the World Series in decades, both teams’ fans regularly visited Ruth’s gravesite for luck, per The New York Times. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

The show, sponsored by the Chinese American Club, also featured raffle prizes, box lunches, red bean cakes and traditional red envelopes containing crisp $2 bills for luck and prosperity. — Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026

Guests choose a gua sha to accompany their treatment based on their goals for the treatment—rose quartz for love and self-esteem, blue sodalite for peace and harmony, or green aventurine for luck and new opportunities. — Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026

Other customs for luck include kissing at midnight, eating 12 grapes, and having a dark-haired male be the first to enter your home. — Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for for luck

• amok
• amuck
• awestruck
• dumbstruck
• potluck
• roebuck
• unstuck
• woodchuck
• chuck
• cluck
• duck
• huck