good luck vs bad luck
Definitions
noun
- an unexpected piece of good luck
- a stroke of luck
- an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes
Examples
his vocabulary alone is worth the cover price - gantries, quinquireme, discalced, carrack, loxodrome, godown, scutch, so shrewd in his deployment of detail, so blessed with good luck and goodwill that we forget the conceit and just enjoy the ride.
I've circulated a good luck card for everyone to sign.
Good luck to him: but there is no earthly reason why BBC radio should timidly do the same, and debauch one of our greatest programmes in the process.
Definitions
noun
- an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
- an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
- unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
Examples
BAD luck if you're a battery chicken.
Good courage breaks bad luck.
They say it's bad luck to spill salt.
