touch wood
English
English speaking countries
Idiom
USED
Frequently
BY
Most people
Used to express the recognition of somebody's desire to avoid misfortune after saying something confidently.
"I've never had a cavity, touch wood"
Submitted December 2020
by anonymous
Confirmed by 2 people
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<h2>touch wood</h2>
<p>Used to express the recognition of somebody's desire to avoid misfortune after saying something confidently.</p>