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What does "wish someone well on" mean? and is "on" necessary? What are the other similar expressions of this?

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Rebecca

To "wish someone well" means to express hope or good wishes for someone's well-being. It can also be used as a greeting in professional settings, between people who do not have a close relationship. You only need to use "on" (or "in") if you are expanding your sentence to include a noun. Ex. My boss wished me well when I handed in my resignation letter. Ex. She wished me well on my new path in life. Some similar expressions or greetings are: Ex. I wish you the best. Ex. I wish you all the best. Ex. Good luck with your new job. Ex. Best wishes for your new job. Ex. All the best on your birthday.

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