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good luck



Definitions

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good luck
     1. interj. A phrase said to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement.
     2. n. Desirable or beneficial fortune.
Analysis
good
     1. adj. of people
     2. adj.          Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
                   good intentions
     3. adj.          Competent or talented.
                   a good swimmer
luck
     1. n. Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence, especially a favourable one.
           The raffle is just a matter of luck.
           Sometimes it takes a bit of luck to get success.
           I couldn't believe my luck when I found a fifty dollar bill on the street.
           Gilbert had some bad luck yesterday — he got pick-pocketed and lost fifty dollars.

Example Sentences

Good day to you, then, and good luck
Well, then, give her your violet and it will bring her good luck
We are very sorry that this action this action this action has to be taken, and we wish you good luck in your future future future endeavors. 
When I was kid living on the reservation we used to steal the teeth of dead coyotes, as good luck



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