good luck

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/ˌɡʊd ˈlʌk/
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A wish for success, or fortunate events due to chance.
Practice using good luck in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • They had the good luck to find seats together.
  • Good luck on your test tomorrow!
  • She wished her brother good luck before the race.
  • We called good luck as the players ran onto the field.
  • By good luck, she found the missing key under the chair.

Similar words

best of luck
serendipity
favourable chance
all the best
good fortune
I wish you luck

Meanings

Wish for success

social
neutral
Said to wish someone success or a good outcome before a test, event, or difficult task.

Examples

  • Good luck on your test tomorrow!
  • "My interview is at nine." "Good luck!"
  • She wished her brother good luck before the race.
  • Good luck with your new job.
  • We called good luck as the players ran onto the field.

Similar words

best of luck
all the best
I wish you luck

Fortunate chance

general
neutral
A favourable event or outcome that happens by chance rather than through planning or skill.

Examples

  • It was good luck that the rain stopped just as we left.
  • By good luck, she found the missing key under the chair.
  • Our good luck ran out when the last bus left.
  • They had the good luck to find seats together.
  • A little good luck helped us finish before dark.

Similar words

good fortune
favourable chance
serendipity

Etymology

The phrase joins good, meaning favourable, with luck, the role of chance in what happens.

FAQ

What does good luck mean?

good luck is a wish for success or fortunate chance.

When is good luck used?

Said to wish someone success or a good outcome before a test, event, or difficult task.

How do people reply to good luck?

Thanks or thank you is a natural reply.

Is good luck formal?

It is friendly in everyday conversation and can also be used politely at work.

Can good luck also describe chance?

Yes. Good luck can mean a favourable event that happened by chance, as well as a wish for success.

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