wishing you the best

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   A polite closing that expresses hope that someone will be happy or do well.

   Grammar: Used as a whole formula, usually at the end of a message; you can add a name after it: Wishing you the best, Anna.

   Patterns

   • wishing you the best
   • wishing you the best of luck
   • wishing you all the best

   Good luck with your exams — wishing you the best!

   Wishing you the best in your new job.

   She signed the card 'Wishing you the best, Maya'.

2. 2phrasefixed phrase

   Used to say you hope someone recovers, succeeds, or feels supported in a hard time.

   Grammar: Often appears after bad news or a difficult event; it sounds sincere rather than casual.

   Patterns

   • wishing you the best during something
   • wishing you the best with something

   Wishing you the best during your treatment.

   Wishing you the best with the move — it will be hard but exciting.

Common combinations

wishing you all the best

Wishing you all the best for the future.

wishing you the best of luck

Wishing you the best of luck in the final.

wishing you the best in your new role

Wishing you the best in your new role.

wishing you the very best

Wishing you the very best this year.

Synonyms and how they differ

all the best

Shorter and slightly more common in British English; it works as a closing on its own.

best wishes

More neutral and a little more formal; it often appears on cards and in business letters.

good luck

More casual and often used before a specific event such as an exam or interview.

Word family

wish verb

To want something to happen, often for someone else's benefit.

well-wisher noun

A person who hopes you will be happy or successful.

Commonly confused: wishing you the best or wishing well?

Practice

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “wishing you the best”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.

Explore more words