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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Each color, each flower represents a message of good tidings and good luck for the new year.
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Heather McRea, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Many pundits think Gonzalez can neutralize Smith-Njigba … but good luck finding him.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The rotating calendar can show dates in either month-and-day or day-and-month formats and also comes with lanterns, firecrackers, and red envelopes to accessorize your calendar with even more good luck.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2026
This black-eyed pea dip may bring good luck to you and your team.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
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Heather McRea, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Many pundits think Gonzalez can neutralize Smith-Njigba … but good luck finding him.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The rotating calendar can show dates in either month-and-day or day-and-month formats and also comes with lanterns, firecrackers, and red envelopes to accessorize your calendar with even more good luck.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2026
This black-eyed pea dip may bring good luck to you and your team.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
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 15 Feb. 2026.
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