for luck

idiom

: in order for someone to have good luck

Before her husband left for his job interview, she gave him a kiss for luck.

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Italy and Spain: Wearing red underwear Italians and Spaniards both wear red underwear for luck. —

Chris Ciolli, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024 Noodles are for long life, whole chicken is for keeping the family united, tangerines and oranges are for luck, sweets are for a sweet life, spring rolls are for wealth, and sweet rice balls mark the last day of the celebration, the Lantern Festival. —

Staff Report, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2024 Excited for the new food vendor this year. - Heavy Seas Loose Cannon IPA (purple can!) - Johnny Unitas statue (rub the toe for luck) . —

The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 29 July 2024 The festival is a time to gather with family, share a meal and wish for luck or prosperity. —

Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for for luck