TIL: Luck at full speed

· Abstract Nonsense · Aug. 1, 2026, 12:36 p.m.
Linguistics Expressions Etymology Language Origin
Summary
The blog post explains the etymology of the phrase "godspeed," clarifying that it originally pertains to luck and prosperity rather than just speed. This reveals that saying "Good luck and godspeed" is somewhat redundant, akin to a pleonasm.
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