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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Kristen Baldwin September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For editors and publicists — bless you, and good luck.
—Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
New students learn where to eat, where to study and why the toe of the John Harvard statue is so shiny, then line up on this sunny day to rub the bronze shoe for good luck.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Without one, good luck with those cratering poll numbers.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Kristen Baldwin September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For editors and publicists — bless you, and good luck.
—Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
New students learn where to eat, where to study and why the toe of the John Harvard statue is so shiny, then line up on this sunny day to rub the bronze shoe for good luck.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Without one, good luck with those cratering poll numbers.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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