Idiom
Fingers crossed.
An expression used to show hope for good luck or a positive outcome.
Meanings
Used to express a wish for good luck or a favorable result for oneself or someone else.
Definition
This idiom is said when you are hoping for something specific to happen, usually something good. It often accompanies the physical gesture of crossing one's index and middle fingers. People use it to wish for success, good fortune, or that an event turns out well.
Examples
- I hope I get the job, fingers crossed!
- The team plays their final match today. Fingers crossed they win!
- I've studied hard for the exam. Fingers crossed for a good grade.
- We're waiting for the weather to clear up for the picnic. Fingers crossed it stops raining.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use an unnecessary verb, such as 'I am fingers crossed,' instead of using 'Fingers crossed!' as a complete expression.
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More at B1 level
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