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

The ban follows a similar fatwa issued last year against French luxury jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels banning Muslims from wearing its Alhambra design that features a four-leaf clover, saying the symbol of good luck goes against Islamic beliefs. — Mohamad El Chamaa, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2026

The Ghostbusters actor appeared to be a good luck charm for his middle son. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

With Jordyn Woods’ lucky orange bag going viral during the Knicks’ incredible playoffs run last season, WWD had to know if Brunson has anything similar in her own wardrobe that brings good luck to the games. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Their brief encounter leads Tanya to purchase a beautiful antique glass snowflake which, unbeknownst to her or Jason, is a good luck charm that carries a generations-old Christmas tradition. — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for good luck

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