good luck

1. Good fortune or a happy outcome, especially by chance. For example, It was sheer good luck that brought this offer my way , or, as Shakespeare put it in The Merry Wives of Windsor (3:5): “As good luck would have it, comes in one Mistress Page.” [Late 1400s]

2. Also, good luck to you . I wish you success. This term is used both straightforwardly, as in Good luck on your journey , and sarcastically, implying that what someone is undertaking is not likely to succeed, as in If you think you'll find that long-lost letter, good luck to you .

Example Sentences

But good luck keeping straight the roles assigned to Gabby Beans, who’s called upon to play Mercutio, the Friar and the Prince.

From Los Angeles Times

"We must respect this choice... and we wish the country and the population good luck," said Jugnauth.

From BBC

"He's going to have a long way to climb to take it down, so tell him good luck," he said.

From BBC

“JD, I just want to wish you good luck,” I said.

From Salon

One of the New Year’s day activities in my family is the Southern custom of eating black-eyed peas to ensure good luck.

From Los Angeles Times