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wish (someone) luck

Definition of wish (someone) luck

:to say that one hopes someone will have success
  • I wish you (the best of) luck in your new job.
  • I have a job interview this morning. Wish me luck!

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wish play

  1. : to have a desire for (something, such as something unattainable)

  2. : to give expression to as a wish : bid

  3. : to give form to (a wish)

  1. : an act or instance of wishing or desire : want

  2. : an object of desire : goal

  3. : an expressed will or desire : mandate

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someone play

  1. : some person : somebody

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luck play

  1. : a force that brings good fortune or adversity

  2. : the events or circumstances that operate for or against an individual

  3. : favoring chance

  1. : to prosper or succeed especially through chance or good fortune

  2. : to come upon something desirable by chance

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