good luck
/ɡʊd lʌk/
Meaning
Used to wish someone success or a positive outcome before they do something challenging, like an exam, a job interview, or a sports game. It can also be used in a slightly sympathetic or even sarcastic way depending on the context.
Examples
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Good luck with your exam tomorrow, I'm sure you will do great!
Good luck with your exam tomorrow, I'm sure you will do great!
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I heard you have a job interview today. Good luck!
I heard you have a job interview today. Good luck!
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We are all wishing you good luck on your new business venture.
We are all wishing you good luck on your new business venture.
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Good luck trying to find a parking spot in this rain!
Good luck trying to find a parking spot in this rain!
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She said good luck to me before I went on stage.
She said good luck to me before I went on stage.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I wish you a good luck.
✓ I wish you good luck.
'Luck' is an uncountable noun in English, so you should not use the indefinite article 'a' before it.
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✗ Make good luck on your test!
✓ Good luck on your test!
You cannot 'make' luck in English. Simply say 'Good luck' or 'I wish you luck'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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You have a big presentation today, right? ___!
💡 Wish them success before their presentation.
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Good luck
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___ with your driving test tomorrow!
💡 The standard short phrase to wish someone success.
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Good luck