good luck

phrase

1

—used to say that one hopes someone will succeed

We're sorry that you're leaving. Good luck in your new job.

2

informal

—used to say that one thinks what someone is trying to do is difficult or impossible

"I'm planning to ask for a raise." "Oh, really? Well, good luck (to you)."

Examples of good luck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a new study published this week in the journal Antiquity, researchers describe how a group of historians helped discover the early medieval monastery in a stroke of good luck. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

Hey kids, good luck figuring out where to see your favorite teams play. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

That, of course, would not be a good luck for the running backs. — Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

For example, there are charms for general good luck or a specific request like safe travel, getting pregnant, finding love, business success, or passing an exam. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for good luck

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