Question

Touch wood; it's sure to come good. The first two words of this proverb are used very often in spoken English. For example, someone might say: "I haven't been sick for ages - touch wood," and look for something wooden to touch. Often they will touch their head as a joke.

Accepted Answer

This proverb expresses the superstition that we will not bring bad luck on ourselves from what we say, if we touch a piece of wood.

Proverb	Touch wood; it's sure to come good.
Definition	This proverb expresses the superstition that we will not bring bad luck on ourselves from what we say, if we touch a piece of wood.
Note	The first two words of this proverb are used very often in spoken English. For example, someone might say: "I haven't been sick for ages - touch wood," and look for something wooden to touch. Often they will touch their head as a joke.

Touch Proverb Wood Good Expresses Superstition Bring Bad