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)."
Examples of good luck in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Attendees greet and snap pictures with the couple, mingle, and dance, all while a henna tattoo artist adorns the bride’s hands and feet for good luck.
—
Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
This camaraderie was evident watching the National Championships last weekend when Amber Glenn, who went on to win her second national championship, wished another skater good luck as that skater prepared to compete.
—Sarah Hughes, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
Should Trump continue to win approval, a Republican ticket would have good luck in 2028.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Jan. 2025
Festive balloons will adorn the interior of City Point and attendees are encouraged to wear red for good luck — and a chance to win a free gift card to a local business.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for good luck 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
This camaraderie was evident watching the National Championships last weekend when Amber Glenn, who went on to win her second national championship, wished another skater good luck as that skater prepared to compete.
—Sarah Hughes, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
Should Trump continue to win approval, a Republican ticket would have good luck in 2028.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Jan. 2025
Festive balloons will adorn the interior of City Point and attendees are encouraged to wear red for good luck — and a chance to win a free gift card to a local business.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for good luck
Articles Related to good luck
Dictionary Entries Near good luck
Cite this Entry
“Good luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20luck. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share