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have good luck vs have a good luck

The correct phrase is 'have good luck.' The phrase 'have a good luck' is not grammatically correct in English. 'Good luck' is an uncountable noun, so it does not require an article like 'a.'

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 9013 views

have good luck

Correct. 'Good luck' is an uncountable noun and does not require an article.

This phrase is used to wish someone success or good fortune in a particular situation.

Examples:

  • I hope you have good luck in your job interview.
  • She always seems to have good luck when playing games.
  • May you have good luck in your new venture.
  • Wishing you good luck on your exam!
  • I wish you good luck in finding a new home.
  • This North and South team will need to have good luck.
  • Not that you can have good luck in the dead spouse department.
  • See a Penny, pick her up, and all the day you'll have good luck.
  • You said I'd have good luck.
  • I'll have good luck getting a roommate now.
  • And you have good luck with your Indian.
  • I'll have good luck getting a roommate now.
  • I will never have good luck.
  • I can have good luck without it.
  • If you eat it on the one year anniversary, you'll have good luck.
  • And I was sure that with a foreigner she'd have good luck.
  • See a penny, pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck.
  • See a Penny, pick her up, and all the day you'll have good luck.
  • Find a penny, pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck.
  • My mother gave it to me to have good luck.
  • Man, you do not have good luck when you travel.
  • You see, if you give it away, you still have good luck.
  • I don't have good luck, so I don't play pachinko or buy lottery tickets.
  • How come I never have good luck in my life?
  • Justin, I hope you have good luck... and find nothing, because if you're right, and these unfortunate deaths are indeed the work of a vampire... who knows who will be its next helpless victim?

have a good luck

Incorrect. 'Good luck' is an uncountable noun and should not be preceded by 'a.'

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