Good luck
Example: Good luck on your test tomorrow, you'll do great!
Definition
"Good luck" is an expression used to wish someone success or fortune in an upcoming event or task. It conveys positive encouragement and hope that things will turn out favorably, as in the phrase, "Good luck on your test tomorrow, you'll do great!"
Etymology
The phrase "good luck" combines the adjective "good," meaning favorable or positive, with "luck," which originates from the Middle Dutch 'luc' meaning 'happiness' or 'good fortune.' It has been used in English since the 16th century to express wishes for positive outcomes.
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"Good luck" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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