Better luck next time

interjection

Said to someone who has failed at something, but you hope they do better next time.

You didn't win the game? Better luck next time.
Visual representation of "better luck next time" - Said to someone who has failed at something, but you hope they do better next time

Often appears as...

  • wish you better luck next time
  • hope for better luck next time

Usage tips

Colloquial

interjection

Said to someone who has failed at something, but you hope they do better next time.

You didn't win the game? Better luck next time.
Visual representation of "better luck next time" - Said to someone who has failed at something, but you hope they do better next time

Often appears as...

  • wish you better luck next time
  • hope for better luck next time

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "better luck next time"
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Encouragement

Used to encourage someone gently after a failure, not to mock them.

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Your attempt didn't work out? Better luck next time!
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Not Literal

It's not about actual 'luck', but a way to wish someone success in the future.

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Didn't pass the test? Better luck next time, you'll study and do great.
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Casual

Primarily used in informal conversations among friends or colleagues.

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Ah, you almost won that round. Better luck next time!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Encouragement

Used to encourage someone gently after a failure, not to mock them.

Illustration for Encouragement
Your attempt didn't work out? Better luck next time!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

It's not about actual 'luck', but a way to wish someone success in the future.

Illustration for Not Literal
Didn't pass the test? Better luck next time, you'll study and do great.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual

Primarily used in informal conversations among friends or colleagues.

Illustration for Casual
Ah, you almost won that round. Better luck next time!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Encouragement

Used to encourage someone gently after a failure, not to mock them.

Illustration for Encouragement
Your attempt didn't work out? Better luck next time!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

It's not about actual 'luck', but a way to wish someone success in the future.

Illustration for Not Literal
Didn't pass the test? Better luck next time, you'll study and do great.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual

Primarily used in informal conversations among friends or colleagues.

Illustration for Casual
Ah, you almost won that round. Better luck next time!
Visual representation of the word "Better luck next time"

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