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

During the war, soldiers sent to the front lines each carried a hinomaru flag covered with the signatures of their family and friends wishing them good luck. — ABC News, 17 July 2026

The dialogue, meanwhile, is played hilariously straight — good luck finding a laugh among these uncharted stars — and often consists of someone shouting another character's name. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026

At the time, Woods admitted that her good luck charm needed a break and teased the idea of possibly retiring it for the next season. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Almaraz’s role was never formally defined, but he was believed by top officials to bring good luck, and all of his travel expenses were covered. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for good luck

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