Good luck to somebody Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Positive Reinforcement Expressing support or encouragement for someone about to face a challenge. She's running her first marathon this weekend. Good luck to her! Pro Tip 2/3Neutrality Used when you're not involved in the outcome of the event you're referencing. Tom's buying a lottery ticket. Good luck to him! Pro Tip 3/3Success Wishing Good luck to somebody is often said right before the event. My sister has her final exam today. Good luck to her!