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2. good luck
Simple phrase used to catch out British spies or agents when masquerading as the enemy. When wished 'Good luck' in English by a foreign agent they find it literally impossible not to reply with 'Thanks old bean!' or something similar.

Most famously used in The Great Escape.
Hans Nazihausen: Halt! Sprechen sie Englisch?
John Smithson: Nein! Der English sind Schwein-poopen.
Hans: Haha, Ja. Good luck.
John: Thanks old bean!
Hans: AHA!
John: Oh bother.
1. good luck
a phrase used to wish someone well in an endeavor

sometimes a pointless phrase if the task at hand does not even remotely involve or require luck.
good luck washing those dishes. i hope the knives don't fall on your foot and slice your toes off!
3. good luck
A sarcastic remark to a pointless endeavour.
"I want to move to Hollywood in attempt to marry a movie star!"

"Yeah? Good luck with that."
4. good luck
A sarcastic remark to a pointless endeavour.
"I want to move to Hollywood in attempt to marry a movie star!"

"Yeah? Good luck with that."
5. Good Luck
A sarcastic term of endearment
"I'm trying to shoot at the Arclight"
"Haha, good luck..."
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