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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Jesse Plemons is practically never cast in a bad movie, so this would be a good luck charm in the film.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Darumas are rich with auspicious imagery, from the lucky red color to the thick eyebrows and beard, which represent cranes and turtles, two animals associated with good luck and longevity in Japan.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
In the immortal words of Chappell Roan, good luck, babe!
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Apr. 2025
In the video, Henry gets some support and good luck wishes from his kids.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Darumas are rich with auspicious imagery, from the lucky red color to the thick eyebrows and beard, which represent cranes and turtles, two animals associated with good luck and longevity in Japan.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
In the immortal words of Chappell Roan, good luck, babe!
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Apr. 2025
In the video, Henry gets some support and good luck wishes from his kids.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 Mar. 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 25 Apr. 2025.
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