good luck

idiom

—used to say that one hopes someone will succeed

We're sorry that you're leaving. Good luck in your new job.

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 Many computer systems can perform complex mathematical operations, for instance, but good luck asking most robots to fold laundry or twist doorknobs. —

Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 25 June 2024 Photo : Ponant/Getty Images Buried Treasure Long considered a talisman for good luck by seafarers the world over, three coins were hidden under each of Le Ponant’s three masts during its build. —

Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 20 June 2024 It was thought to keep demons away and bring good luck to lovers. —

Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 19 June 2024 Back at Stone Ridge, a cardboard cutout of Ledecky and Bacon, taken at the 2021 Olympic Trials with both swimmers wearing Stone Ridge Swim Team T-shirts, attends home and away swim meets to bring their alma mater good luck. —

Dawn Klavon, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for good luck

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