Collocation
Fingers crossed.
An idiom used to express hope for good luck, success, or a positive outcome; often accompanied by the gesture of crossing one's index and middle fingers.
Definition
'Fingers crossed.' is a common English collocation. An idiom used to express hope for good luck, success, or a positive outcome; often accompanied by the gesture of crossing one's index and middle fingers.
Noun + crossed
“I've got my interview today, fingers crossed!”
Examples
- I've sent in my application, fingers crossed for a positive response.
- They're announcing the results today. Fingers crossed!
- We're hoping for good weather tomorrow; fingers crossed we don't get rain.
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- She wished him good luck for the exam, adding, 'Fingers crossed you do well!'
- The team played exceptionally well, so fingers crossed they win the championship.
- He handed in his lottery ticket, saying with a smile, 'Fingers crossed!'
- After weeks of hard work, they presented their project, fingers crossed for approval.
- The doctor said the surgery went well, so fingers crossed for a quick recovery.
- It's a tough competition, but we've prepared thoroughly, fingers crossed for the best.
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