knock on wood
Example Sentences
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“These guys really heeded the warnings and listened to what we were saying and took to coaching. We’ve taken great care of the ball, knock on wood, down the stretch.”
From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 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
“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
“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
