good luck
idiom
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)."
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It's even been said that finding one of these beetles in your home signals good luck.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Some men can survive on black coffee and good luck alone.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
By contrast, just 70 miles west, expect to shell out $50 to $125 for samples, and good luck getting in without a reservation.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Inaba concluded her post by wishing the season 34 cast good luck.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Some men can survive on black coffee and good luck alone.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
By contrast, just 70 miles west, expect to shell out $50 to $125 for samples, and good luck getting in without a reservation.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Inaba concluded her post by wishing the season 34 cast good luck.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for good luck
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“Good luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20luck. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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