Slang dictionary
best of luck
[ best uhv luhk ]
What does best of luck mean?
Best of luck is a phrase used to express hope that someone will succeed at something. It is also used to describe the kind of luck a person has.
Best of luck is often used by itself or in the phrase “Best of luck to you.” Best of luck is used to give both genuine support, as well as to suggest that a situation seems hopeless.
Example: Best of luck to you in the job hunt!
Where does best of luck come from?
Luck is a force that supposedly causes good or bad things to happen to someone. Best describes something as having the highest quality. If someone has the best of luck, they always seem to have good things happen to them.
The first records of best of luck come from around 1859. It can be used to mean a person is very lucky or successful and has only good things happen to them. Used by itself, best of luck gives a person encouragement and wishes them success in whatever they’re trying to do, especially a difficult task.
Pipes fixed- water running! Thanks for all your brilliant advice and suggestions 💓 Best of luck to everyone else out there struggling in the big chill x
— Gina Bellman (@Ginabellman) February 17, 2021
Best of luck!
— Beirut.com (@BeirutCityGuide) February 17, 2021
Examples of best of luck
Who uses best of luck?
Best of luck is a common phrase used to wish someone good luck and hope they find success. It is often used interchangeably with the similar phrase good luck.
Best of luck to all the @BristolBears lads in the final tonight, absolutely gutted I can’t be there but backing everyone until the end 🐻 🏆
— Andy Uren (@AndyUren9) October 16, 2020
Gotta crush this training session now but #UFC254 just started. 2pm fights threw me off dammit 😂
Best of luck to all the fighters and put on a great show! Training comes first.. checking my phone for updates.#ineedmyfix 🤣 #hardestworkersintheroom— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) October 24, 2020
If you’re going to kick field goals at the one-yard line against the Chiefs, best of luck because you’re going to need it.
— Matt Infield WSAW (@Matt_Infield) November 23, 2020
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