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
“That’s preliminary, obviously. We’re just going to get it checked for precautionary reasons. But as of now, it doesn’t seem like it’s a big deal, but knock on wood, hopefully that stays the case.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2022
“For us, the most important thing is the functionality. ... I’ll be glad that Les and I are in person together since he, hopefully, knock on wood won’t catch COVID.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 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
