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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The fresh look brought some good luck to Yuki Tsunoda who finished seventh and scored points for Red Bull’s sister team.
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Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Giving us all hope, ineptitude and good luck rescued Cleveland from itself.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
In the video, Henry got some support and good luck wishes from his kids.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Marco Fasano, an Italian tour guide living in Japan and founder of Tanuki Stories, has visited Katsuo-ji several times — including for good luck before taking his Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
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Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Giving us all hope, ineptitude and good luck rescued Cleveland from itself.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
In the video, Henry got some support and good luck wishes from his kids.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Marco Fasano, an Italian tour guide living in Japan and founder of Tanuki Stories, has visited Katsuo-ji several times — including for good luck before taking his Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 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 6 May. 2025.
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