knock on wood English

Meaning knock on wood meaning

What does knock on wood mean?

knock on wood verb

— to take a customary action to ward off misfortune

knock on wood interjection

— hopefully; used when undertaking such a customary action

Synonyms knock on wood synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as knock on wood?

knock on wood English » English

touch wood

absit omen

Topics knock on wood topics

What do people use knock on wood to talk about?

Social behavior Prosperity, trouble Chance

Lucky

• What do people say to try to prevent bad luck?
  knock on wood touch wood keep your fingers crossed