How to say "Good Luck" without using "Luck"

[chriselst]

I've just seen this posted somewhere they were discussing a similar question;

Quote:

In German, I'm led to believe that the phrase Schwein Haben (Have pigs!) is used as a way of saying 'good luck.'

Is that true?

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[Wastedtalent]

There is not really a better or more correct way to say it. English is a language where most phrases are used figuratively not literally, as with your example. You could use something like 'All the best' but that means the same as good luck without specifically using the word 'luck' but again it's implied.

[HobbyProggy]

Kind of, mostly "Schwein haben" is used for scentences like : "Whoa that could have gone bad, Schwein gehabt / Glück gehabt / that was luck!" So yeah it is kind of similar but rarely used to say good luck, but if someone would say Hab Schwein i would smile :)

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[chriselst]

Ah yes, Leslie doing a Leslie.

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[jeron1]

I think 'good luck' is fine, as long as you don't add 'you're gonna need it' or similar to the end.

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[chriselst]

Follow your spirit, and upon this charge cry 'God for Harry, England, and Saint George!'

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[enhzflep]

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[Mike Hankey]

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[Forogar]

"Here's hoping for a [Happy|Productive|Efficient|Cost-effective|Appropriate] outcome." "I hope all goes well." "Bon Chance!" (that's cheating really) "I am looking forward to saluting your success." - I have actually used that one.

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[ZurdoDev]

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[stgagnon]

Written.

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Thank you for the hilarious and helpful suggestions both. The send-off I settled on was (ahem): "I hope all goes well with your project." This suggestion was offered by Forogar and Nagy. No fancy prizes for you, sadly, but THANKS. Me: A little embarrassed to need this kind of coaching today. Oh well, it was fun.

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[Joe Woodbury]

Wish him "Good Skill." Or be more honest and say "Just don't fuck it up."

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