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I just want to tell you both good luck[^]. We're all counting on you.
"These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined."
- Homer
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Ah yes, Leslie doing a Leslie.
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
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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.
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I think 'good luck' is fine, as long as you don't add 'you're gonna need it' or similar to the end.
"the debugger doesn't tell me anything because this code compiles just fine" - random QA comment
"Facebook is where you tell lies to your friends. Twitter is where you tell the truth to strangers." - chriselst
"I don't drink any more... then again, I don't drink any less." - Mike Mullikins uncle
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Break a leg
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I'm an optoholic - my glass is always half full of vodka.
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Follow your spirit, and upon this charge cry 'God for Harry, England, and Saint George!'
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
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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!
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"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.
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Good
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
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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!
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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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"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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Wish him "Good Skill."
Or be more honest and say "Just don't f*** it up."
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"May the wind at your back be only your own."
I'm retired. There's a nap for that...
- Harvey
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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
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How about
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you the best of fortune in your new venture.
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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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I am from Canada so there is that...
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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
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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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