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  • K Keith Barrow

    Break a leg.

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    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

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    • S stgagnon

      Here is a dumb question for those of you with too much time on your hands, and/or a facility with genteel English that exceeds my own. I want to wish a developer GOOD LUCK with his new project. BUT I do not wish to use the word LUCK, because that implies that Luck has more to do with it than I mean. I want to use something like the word FORTUNE... but saying "Good Fortune with your project" doesn't scan well to me. Although Fortune means pretty much the same thing as Luck in this usage, to me it sounds less random. And I don't want to imply that randomness should in any way affect the progress of the project. That must make sense to some of you out there. So, if any of you wordsmiths out there have a better word to use, or a better way to use "Fortune", please grace me with your genius. Thanks! -Suz.

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      User 11722508
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      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

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      • S stgagnon

        Here is a dumb question for those of you with too much time on your hands, and/or a facility with genteel English that exceeds my own. I want to wish a developer GOOD LUCK with his new project. BUT I do not wish to use the word LUCK, because that implies that Luck has more to do with it than I mean. I want to use something like the word FORTUNE... but saying "Good Fortune with your project" doesn't scan well to me. Although Fortune means pretty much the same thing as Luck in this usage, to me it sounds less random. And I don't want to imply that randomness should in any way affect the progress of the project. That must make sense to some of you out there. So, if any of you wordsmiths out there have a better word to use, or a better way to use "Fortune", please grace me with your genius. Thanks! -Suz.

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        ttennebb
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        Good On you!

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        • S stgagnon

          Here is a dumb question for those of you with too much time on your hands, and/or a facility with genteel English that exceeds my own. I want to wish a developer GOOD LUCK with his new project. BUT I do not wish to use the word LUCK, because that implies that Luck has more to do with it than I mean. I want to use something like the word FORTUNE... but saying "Good Fortune with your project" doesn't scan well to me. Although Fortune means pretty much the same thing as Luck in this usage, to me it sounds less random. And I don't want to imply that randomness should in any way affect the progress of the project. That must make sense to some of you out there. So, if any of you wordsmiths out there have a better word to use, or a better way to use "Fortune", please grace me with your genius. Thanks! -Suz.

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          Kirk 10389821
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          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!

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          • S stgagnon

            Here is a dumb question for those of you with too much time on your hands, and/or a facility with genteel English that exceeds my own. I want to wish a developer GOOD LUCK with his new project. BUT I do not wish to use the word LUCK, because that implies that Luck has more to do with it than I mean. I want to use something like the word FORTUNE... but saying "Good Fortune with your project" doesn't scan well to me. Although Fortune means pretty much the same thing as Luck in this usage, to me it sounds less random. And I don't want to imply that randomness should in any way affect the progress of the project. That must make sense to some of you out there. So, if any of you wordsmiths out there have a better word to use, or a better way to use "Fortune", please grace me with your genius. Thanks! -Suz.

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            DonBarry
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            All the best!

            Fortēs fortūna adjuvat.

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            • F frontlinegeek

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

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              Actually, in France they say "Bon courage", much more appropriate. Courage in french means strength or determination.

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                Actually, in France they say "Bon courage", much more appropriate. Courage in french means strength or determination.

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                frontlinegeek
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                I am from Canada so there is that...

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                • S stgagnon

                  Here is a dumb question for those of you with too much time on your hands, and/or a facility with genteel English that exceeds my own. I want to wish a developer GOOD LUCK with his new project. BUT I do not wish to use the word LUCK, because that implies that Luck has more to do with it than I mean. I want to use something like the word FORTUNE... but saying "Good Fortune with your project" doesn't scan well to me. Although Fortune means pretty much the same thing as Luck in this usage, to me it sounds less random. And I don't want to imply that randomness should in any way affect the progress of the project. That must make sense to some of you out there. So, if any of you wordsmiths out there have a better word to use, or a better way to use "Fortune", please grace me with your genius. Thanks! -Suz.

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                  Lilith C
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                  "Laissez les bons temps rouler"

                  I'm not a programmer but I play one at the office

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                  • S stgagnon

                    Here is a dumb question for those of you with too much time on your hands, and/or a facility with genteel English that exceeds my own. I want to wish a developer GOOD LUCK with his new project. BUT I do not wish to use the word LUCK, because that implies that Luck has more to do with it than I mean. I want to use something like the word FORTUNE... but saying "Good Fortune with your project" doesn't scan well to me. Although Fortune means pretty much the same thing as Luck in this usage, to me it sounds less random. And I don't want to imply that randomness should in any way affect the progress of the project. That must make sense to some of you out there. So, if any of you wordsmiths out there have a better word to use, or a better way to use "Fortune", please grace me with your genius. Thanks! -Suz.

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                    rnbergren
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                    always the geeky. Live Long and Prosper May the Force (Schwartz) be with you. Be Shiny

                    To err is human to really mess up you need a computer

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                    • S stgagnon

                      Here is a dumb question for those of you with too much time on your hands, and/or a facility with genteel English that exceeds my own. I want to wish a developer GOOD LUCK with his new project. BUT I do not wish to use the word LUCK, because that implies that Luck has more to do with it than I mean. I want to use something like the word FORTUNE... but saying "Good Fortune with your project" doesn't scan well to me. Although Fortune means pretty much the same thing as Luck in this usage, to me it sounds less random. And I don't want to imply that randomness should in any way affect the progress of the project. That must make sense to some of you out there. So, if any of you wordsmiths out there have a better word to use, or a better way to use "Fortune", please grace me with your genius. Thanks! -Suz.

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                      cryoknight
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                      "May the Force be with you" - An elegant phrase, from a more civilized age.

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                      • S stgagnon

                        Here is a dumb question for those of you with too much time on your hands, and/or a facility with genteel English that exceeds my own. I want to wish a developer GOOD LUCK with his new project. BUT I do not wish to use the word LUCK, because that implies that Luck has more to do with it than I mean. I want to use something like the word FORTUNE... but saying "Good Fortune with your project" doesn't scan well to me. Although Fortune means pretty much the same thing as Luck in this usage, to me it sounds less random. And I don't want to imply that randomness should in any way affect the progress of the project. That must make sense to some of you out there. So, if any of you wordsmiths out there have a better word to use, or a better way to use "Fortune", please grace me with your genius. Thanks! -Suz.

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                        itprorh66
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                        What's wrong with "Wish you great success on your project"?

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                        • S stgagnon

                          Here is a dumb question for those of you with too much time on your hands, and/or a facility with genteel English that exceeds my own. I want to wish a developer GOOD LUCK with his new project. BUT I do not wish to use the word LUCK, because that implies that Luck has more to do with it than I mean. I want to use something like the word FORTUNE... but saying "Good Fortune with your project" doesn't scan well to me. Although Fortune means pretty much the same thing as Luck in this usage, to me it sounds less random. And I don't want to imply that randomness should in any way affect the progress of the project. That must make sense to some of you out there. So, if any of you wordsmiths out there have a better word to use, or a better way to use "Fortune", please grace me with your genius. Thanks! -Suz.

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                          Good hunting.

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                          • S stgagnon

                            Here is a dumb question for those of you with too much time on your hands, and/or a facility with genteel English that exceeds my own. I want to wish a developer GOOD LUCK with his new project. BUT I do not wish to use the word LUCK, because that implies that Luck has more to do with it than I mean. I want to use something like the word FORTUNE... but saying "Good Fortune with your project" doesn't scan well to me. Although Fortune means pretty much the same thing as Luck in this usage, to me it sounds less random. And I don't want to imply that randomness should in any way affect the progress of the project. That must make sense to some of you out there. So, if any of you wordsmiths out there have a better word to use, or a better way to use "Fortune", please grace me with your genius. Thanks! -Suz.

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                            Live long and prosper.

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                              Here is a dumb question for those of you with too much time on your hands, and/or a facility with genteel English that exceeds my own. I want to wish a developer GOOD LUCK with his new project. BUT I do not wish to use the word LUCK, because that implies that Luck has more to do with it than I mean. I want to use something like the word FORTUNE... but saying "Good Fortune with your project" doesn't scan well to me. Although Fortune means pretty much the same thing as Luck in this usage, to me it sounds less random. And I don't want to imply that randomness should in any way affect the progress of the project. That must make sense to some of you out there. So, if any of you wordsmiths out there have a better word to use, or a better way to use "Fortune", please grace me with your genius. Thanks! -Suz.

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                              AndrewJacksonZA
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                              Try "Best wishes!" In Afrikaans we say "Sterkte!" which directly translates to "Strength!" HTH

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