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)."

Examples of good luck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ethics rules required him to sell his shares shortly after taking office, which proved to be a stroke of good luck for Wright. —Lily Ogburn, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025

The singer first sported the dainty accessory while storming the field with Travis Kelce after the AFC Championship game in 2024 (call it a good luck charm?), and it’s sold out five times since. —Averi Baudler, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Ahead of the match, William wished the England women's national soccer team good luck in an Instagram story. —Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 28 July 2025

Here’s wishing Gus good luck at FSU – and thanking him for knowing when to move on. —Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025

Rhymes for good luck

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