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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Misplace your phone, and good luck getting those dishes done in time for that party.
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Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Some of Jordan’s patients have had good luck with supplements containing an herb called maca.
—Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, the Republic of Ireland recorded an all-time best quarter-final finish at that tournament and will hope Hungary can yield some good luck in qualifying once more.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
The celebrations culminated with a Chinese dragon dance, traditionally done to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck — which a new brand can always use.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Some of Jordan’s patients have had good luck with supplements containing an herb called maca.
—Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, the Republic of Ireland recorded an all-time best quarter-final finish at that tournament and will hope Hungary can yield some good luck in qualifying once more.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
The celebrations culminated with a Chinese dragon dance, traditionally done to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck — which a new brand can always use.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 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 12 Sep. 2025.
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