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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In Filipino culture, wearing polka dots into the new year is said to bring good luck.
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Kat Suico, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
If your slice has the baby, it is supposed to bring you good luck.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Hebler attempted to return it after the performance, but Elvis told him to keep it for good luck.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
The Olympic snowboarder can be seen wishing Garrett good luck before the game in a video shared by the Cleveland Browns on Instagram.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
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Kat Suico, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
If your slice has the baby, it is supposed to bring you good luck.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Hebler attempted to return it after the performance, but Elvis told him to keep it for good luck.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
The Olympic snowboarder can be seen wishing Garrett good luck before the game in a video shared by the Cleveland Browns on Instagram.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
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 11 Jan. 2026.
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