wish you luck

/wɪʃ juː lʌk/
express good wishes for success

I wish you luck on your exam tomorrow.

This phrase is used to express hope that someone will succeed in a challenging task.


informal

To express hope that someone will be successful or have good fortune in a particular endeavor.

Before the job interview, her friend said, 'I wish you luck!'

This shows support and hope for her success in the interview.

The coach wished the team luck before the championship game.

This phrase is often used to encourage and motivate others.

This phrase is commonly used in informal and supportive contexts.

Collocations

wish you good lucka slightly more formal variationwish you all the besta similar expression of support

Related Phrases

break a legidiom
a superstitious way to wish someone good luck
knock on woodidiom
a superstitious act to avoid jinxing good luck

Pro Tip

Context Matters

Use 'wish you luck' in supportive or encouraging situations, such as before exams, job interviews, or competitions.

Gold Rule

Politeness

This phrase is always positive and polite, making it suitable for formal and informal settings.

Word Origin

Derived from the combination of the verb 'wish' and the noun 'luck', reflecting the desire for positive outcomes.

Usage Notes

This phrase is typically used when someone is about to undertake a challenging or important task. It is a polite and encouraging way to express support.

Word Breakdown

wish
to hope or desire
verb
+
you
the person being addressed
pronoun
+
luck
good fortune or success
noun
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