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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And, good luck, trying to snag a seat at the wildly popular taqueria, La Cantina.
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Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
In the Year of the Snake, several zodiac signs are believed to have a favorable outlook, with some even seeing good luck or prosperity.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Like most constellations, good luck seeing it for what it’s supposed to be.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 22 June 2025
Another woman bought a good luck spell to help the Knicks win.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 22 June 2025
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Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
In the Year of the Snake, several zodiac signs are believed to have a favorable outlook, with some even seeing good luck or prosperity.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Like most constellations, good luck seeing it for what it’s supposed to be.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 22 June 2025
Another woman bought a good luck spell to help the Knicks win.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 22 June 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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