Cross your fingers
phrase
Hope for good luck or success in something.
I have my final exam tomorrow. Cross your fingers that I pass.
Often appears as...
- cross your fingers for me
- keep your fingers crossed
Usage tips
Colloquial, Idiomatic
phrase
To lie or to promise something without intending to keep the promise.
He promised to pay me back, but I think he had his fingers crossed.
Often appears as...
- cross one's fingers behind one's back
- fingers crossed he's lying
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial, Idiomatic
phrase
Hope for good luck or success in something.
I have my final exam tomorrow. Cross your fingers that I pass.
Often appears as...
- cross your fingers for me
- keep your fingers crossed
Usage tips
Colloquial, Idiomatic
phrase
To lie or to promise something without intending to keep the promise.
He promised to pay me back, but I think he had his fingers crossed.
Often appears as...
- cross one's fingers behind one's back
- fingers crossed he's lying
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Good Luck Gesture
Used when you wish for a positive outcome, akin to knocking on wood for superstitious luck.
Cross your fingers, I'm stepping into the interview room now.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Support
Shows solidarity or support for someone else's situation or success.
She's running the marathon tomorrow—cross your fingers for her!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
The phrase is often used metaphorically, without physically crossing fingers.
I can't be there, but I'll be crossing my fingers for you.
Pro Tip 1/3Good Luck Gesture
Used when you wish for a positive outcome, akin to knocking on wood for superstitious luck.
Cross your fingers, I'm stepping into the interview room now.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Support
Shows solidarity or support for someone else's situation or success.
She's running the marathon tomorrow—cross your fingers for her!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
The phrase is often used metaphorically, without physically crossing fingers.
I can't be there, but I'll be crossing my fingers for you.
Pro Tip 1/3Good Luck Gesture
Used when you wish for a positive outcome, akin to knocking on wood for superstitious luck.
Cross your fingers, I'm stepping into the interview room now.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Support
Shows solidarity or support for someone else's situation or success.
She's running the marathon tomorrow—cross your fingers for her!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
The phrase is often used metaphorically, without physically crossing fingers.
I can't be there, but I'll be crossing my fingers for you.
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