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

[enhzflep]

There was a sketch done by Carl Barron once, in which he explored the possibility of police handing you a speeding fine after the end of a short dance, topped-off with a grin and the words "you're elephanted". Puerile but funny, like much of his stuff.

"When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down 'happy'. They told me I didn't understand the assignment, and I told them they didn't understand life." - John Lennon

[Mike Hankey]

Break a leg?

New version: WinHeist Version 2.1.1 new web site. I know the voices in my head are not real but damn they come up with some good ideas!

[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.

- I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.

[PIEBALDconsult]

"Smooth sailing."

[ZurdoDev]

Good

There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

[9082365]

May camels never urinate in your oasis! May your tortoise never be seized by eagles! May the fleas of a thousand camels beset him who hinders!

[stgagnon]

Written.

[stgagnon]

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.

[Marc Clifton]

"Best Wishes" "Break a leg" "You da man!" "Nice knowing you." ;) Or, if you want to go esoteric: "May the angels guide you on your endeavor" Marc

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[Joe Woodbury]

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

[H Brydon]

"May the wind at your back be only your own."

I'm retired. There's a nap for that... - Harvey

[Stefto]

May the odds be ever in your favour

#region(start signature) Life's like a nose, you've got to get out of it whats in it! \#endregion

[adambl]

This isn't quite what you want to see, but it's a start... http://oglaf.com/moonshine/[^] A

[Bassam Abdul Baki]

I hope you do well.

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[greldak]

How about I would like to take this opportunity to wish you the best of fortune in your new venture.

[frontlinegeek]

May the wind be at your back. Bonne Chance (French) Kaplah (Klingon)

[User 10646402]

An alternate operatic good luck charm, originating from Italy, is the phrase "in bocca al lupo!" ("In the mouth of the wolf") with the response "Crepi il lupo!" ("May the wolf die"). Thank you, Wikipedia

[User 11722508]

I usually say good skills. Instead of wishing them luck you are wishing them to use their skills that they developed. Not just skills, but good skills :-D :D

[ttennebb]

Good On you!

[Kirk 10389821]

First, I believe Luck is the intersection between Opportunity and Preparation. So, wishing someone luck, is fine. You are hoping they are prepared and they get opportunity. Second, You could go with any number of cliches (e.g. May the force be with you). Putting it on terms relevant to their interests. (Being a Trekkie... May your project Live Long and Prosper). Third, Express your sincere belief in their ability. "I know you will XXX, and I hope everything goes swimmingly for you" Anyways, like many things, think first about how you would like to communicate, then what you want to say (Good Luck, Godspeed, Best Wishes, All the best, May ...) that fits that style. I truly hope you have amazing success in your endeavor!