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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These stories inspired the medieval belief that smelling rosemary on Christmas Eve would bring a year of good luck, health, and happiness.
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Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Enjoy running without a charter—good luck keeping sponsors or attracting top talent.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
So, good luck in your subsequent attempts and keep sending us in beautiful photos of panettone.
—Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
To pursue: Carrying a lucky charm: Items like four-leaf clovers, horseshoes, or rabbit’s feet are believed to bring good luck and protection from bad vibes.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
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Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Enjoy running without a charter—good luck keeping sponsors or attracting top talent.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
So, good luck in your subsequent attempts and keep sending us in beautiful photos of panettone.
—Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
To pursue: Carrying a lucky charm: Items like four-leaf clovers, horseshoes, or rabbit’s feet are believed to bring good luck and protection from bad vibes.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Good luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20luck. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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