The expression "touch wood" is used to ward off bad luck after saying something positive about one's well-being or success, often accompanied by actually touching wood.
L'espressione "touch wood" si usa per evitare la sfortuna, dopo aver detto qualcosa di positivo sul proprio benessere o successo. Si cerca di toccare un oggetto di legno.
| Idiom | touch wood |
|---|---|
| Definition | you use this expression when you say how things are going well for you and you don't want to bring yourself bad luck |
| Examples | - I've never had to go to hospital, touch wood. - Touch wood, I won't have any problems at the dentist tomorrow. |
| Note | Most people actually try to touch something made of wood when they say this expression. |
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