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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Inaba concluded her post by wishing the season 34 cast good luck.
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
As always, shop around for the best price and good luck!
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Shannon will play his foul-mouthed ex-wife, Stacy; Tatro as Lonnie’s son Lance, an incredible pro golfer in his own right; and Feimster as Sam, a new caddie and possible good luck charm.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Misplace your phone, and good luck getting those dishes done in time for that party.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
As always, shop around for the best price and good luck!
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Shannon will play his foul-mouthed ex-wife, Stacy; Tatro as Lonnie’s son Lance, an incredible pro golfer in his own right; and Feimster as Sam, a new caddie and possible good luck charm.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Misplace your phone, and good luck getting those dishes done in time for that party.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025.
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