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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As always, shop around for the best price and good luck!
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Austin Mock, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
At 117 years old, María Branyas was confirmed by Guinness World Records to be the world’s oldest living person — and researchers say her long life wasn’t just good luck.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
A little good luck and a few clutch plays saved them in Miami.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
On September 27, Middleton showed off the hat in an Instagram post while wishing the team good luck in the Women's Rugby World Cup Final.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2025
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Austin Mock, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
At 117 years old, María Branyas was confirmed by Guinness World Records to be the world’s oldest living person — and researchers say her long life wasn’t just good luck.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
A little good luck and a few clutch plays saved them in Miami.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
On September 27, Middleton showed off the hat in an Instagram post while wishing the team good luck in the Women's Rugby World Cup Final.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 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 7 Oct. 2025.
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