jemandem die Daumen drücken*
* to press someone's thumb
German
German speaking countries
Expression
USED
Frequently
BY
Almost Everyone
Used to wish good luck to someone, similar to "fingers crossed".
"Ich drücke dir die Daumen!"
''I'm going to press you the thumbs!''
Submitted August 2020
by stephanedds
Confirmed by 2 people
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<h2>jemandem die Daumen drücken</h2>
<h3>Literal translation: jemandem die Daumen drücken</h3>
<p>Used to wish good luck to someone, similar to "fingers crossed".</p>