IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishkeep one's fingers crossed
Meaning: To hope for something; to wish for luck.
Example: “We're keeping our fingers crossed that the results are good.”
Equivalents in other languages
German: Die Daumen drücken Literally: To press the thumbs
Origin: Crossing fingers is an old gesture for warding off bad luck, possibly linked to the Christian sign of the cross or to two people linking fingers to make a wish. The phrase "keep one's fingers crossed" is recorded from the early 20th century.
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