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

Hopefully this long breakdown was helpful, and good luck in your Labor Day drafts! — Ben Gretch, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

And good luck to Kroenke or any other developer trying to find a vacant 130 acres in any urban area in Southern California, much less one adjacent to a train station and within three freeways. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Marshall considered Nadler a good luck charm and gave him a cameo in those movies. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026

Marshall considered Nadler his good luck charm, and gave him on-screen cameo roles in each of those movies. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for good luck

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