good luck

idiom

—used to say that one hopes someone will succeed

We're sorry that you're leaving. Good luck in your new job.

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)."

Style

“Good luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20luck. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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