knock on wood
Example Sentences
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This is intended as optimism, but she hears it as ominous foreshadowing: “I immediately want to knock on wood and light some sage.”
From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2022
“Right now, knock on wood, I do not want to jinx myself, I am in good health,” he said.
From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2022
“Right now, I feel healthy. I have to knock on wood that I feel good. Also, I think, mentally I’m really recharged.”
From Seattle Times • May 21, 2022
“Provided we don’t have to navigate a season like we did this year, and — knock on wood — if we stay healthy,” Auriemma said, “I expect to be back here next year.”
From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2022
It takes away your immunity, makes you knock on wood and count your blessings the next time you hear a siren at night.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
