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Sarcasm & Humor
Good luck with that
Response to someone's plans; sarcasm indicates doubt
Literal Meaning
Good: Favorable or desired Luck: Success or fortune With: In company of That: Referring to a specific thing
Actual Meaning
Can be sincere OR sarcastic - sarcastic version implies 'that's never going to work'
Examples in Context

Friend: 'Finishing in an hour.' You: 'Good luck with that.' (Translation: That's unrealistic)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Tone determines sincerity
  • 2Skeptical tone = doubt
  • 3Can be supportive with warm tone
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
best of luck
hope it goes well
good luck to you
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