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)."

Examples of good luck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Families traditionally gather for a big reunion dinner on Lunar New Year’s Eve — observed today — featuring dishes carefully chosen for their symbolic ties to good luck and prosperity. —Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026

The annual holiday is associated with the colors red and gold, which symbolize good luck and fortune in Chinese culture. —Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026

The number was once considered good luck, because there were 13 people at the Last Supper. —Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026

Mistletoe is associated with love and friendship, hung for good luck, and symbolizes fertility and peace leading to the kissing custom. —Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for good luck

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