knock on wood
Example Sentences
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“He had a good week. Barring anything coming out of today’s practice with treatments later on - hopefully no setbacks; knock on wood - he should be fine.”
From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2023
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
In chronological order, these were my favorite performances in a year of slow but steady rebuilding, which is ending — knock on wood — with something approaching normalcy for live music.
From New York Times • Dec. 1, 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
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
