wish (someone) luck
idiom
: 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 (someone) luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wish%20%28someone%29%20luck. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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