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
“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
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
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
