good luck
good luck — noun
1. the way events turn out favourably for someone simply by chance, without them do
the way events turn out favourably for someone simply by chance, without them doing anything special to make it happen
Devika had good luck with her job applications and received three offers within a week.
collocation: have good luck with [something]
People often carry a lucky charm because they believe it brings good luck.
Finding a parking spot right in front of the theatre was pure good luck.
With a bit of good luck, the wedding was held under a clear blue sky.
Lotte never relies on good luck — she prefers to plan everything carefully.
- fortune
more formal and can also refer to wealth; 'good luck' is specific to chance events
- serendipity
describes happy discoveries made by accident, but is more literary and less common
- bad luck
the opposite force that brings negative outcomes by chance
- misfortune
more formal; refers to serious setbacks or bad luck
文法句型
good luck + verb (brings, comes)
have good luck with [something]
2. said to someone to express your hope that things will go well for them, especial
said to someone to express your hope that things will go well for them, especially before an exam, interview, performance, or journey
Théo wished his sister good luck before she went into her interview.
collocation: wish [someone] good luck
Good luck with your move tomorrow — I hope the new apartment is wonderful!
pattern: good luck with [noun phrase]
My neighbour called out 'Good luck!' as I left for the marathon.
The students told each other good luck before the test papers were handed out.
Good luck finding a seat in that crowded café at lunchtime.
- best wishes
more formal and often used in written messages such as cards or letters
文法句型
good luck with [noun phrase]
good luck [V-ing]
用法筆記
Often used as a standalone phrase before someone begins an exam, interview, performance, or journey. It can be followed by 'with + noun phrase' (e.g., 'Good luck with your exam') or a gerund (e.g., 'Good luck finding a seat').