Cross your fingers

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phrase

Hope for good luck or success in something.

I have my final exam tomorrow. Cross your fingers that I pass.
Visual representation of "cross your fingers" - Hope for good luck or success in something.

Often appears as...

  • cross your fingers for me
  • keep your fingers crossed

Usage tips

Colloquial, Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "cross your fingers"
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Good Luck Gesture

Used when you wish for a positive outcome, akin to knocking on wood for superstitious luck.

Illustration for Good Luck Gesture
Cross your fingers, I'm stepping into the interview room now.
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Personal Support

Shows solidarity or support for someone else's situation or success.

Illustration for Personal Support
She's running the marathon tomorrow—cross your fingers for her!
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Not Always Literal

The phrase is often used metaphorically, without physically crossing fingers.

Illustration for Not Always Literal
I can't be there, but I'll be crossing my fingers for you.
Visual representation of the word "Cross your fingers"

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