knock on wood
Pronunciation
/nˈɑːk ˌɑːn wˈʊd/
British pronunciation
/nˈɒk ˌɒn wˈʊd/

Definizione e significato di "knock on wood"in inglese

knock on wood
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toccare ferro, tocco ferro

said after a positive statement to hypothetically assure the continuation of good luck
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knock on wood definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
example
Esempi
" I 've never had a car accident, knock on wood, " she said while tapping the table.
"Non ho mai avuto un incidente d'auto, tocca ferro," disse mentre batteva sul tavolo.
" I hope the good weather holds for our vacation, knock on wood, " he said, tapping his head.
« Spero che il bel tempo duri per le nostre vacanze, tocchiamo ferro, » disse, picchiettando la testa.
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