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
We always want to knock on wood, because there’s a lot that nature can still throw at you before you get the fruit picked and shipped.
From Seattle Times • May 22, 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
“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
