with any luck

If fortune smiles

With any luck is a hopeful phrase suggesting that if circumstances turn out favorably, a desired outcome will occur.

It acknowledges uncertainty while expressing optimism: With any luck, we'll be there by noon.

The phrase often softens predictions or plans that depend on factors outside one's control.

Related

hoping for the best · wish · odds · probability · against all odds · uncertainty · fortune · randomness · confidence · fingers crossed · cross your fingers · risk · faith · prayer · expectation · belief · precariousness · desire

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Opposites
certainty and probability

with any luckcertainly

Without any doubt

definitely · without a doubt · inevitably · surely · guaranteed

fortune and chance

with any luckunfortunately

Expressing bad luck

unluckily · as luck would have it · regrettably · sadly · worst case scenario

Family

with, luck, lucky, luckily, unlucky, luckless, luckier, luckiest

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G