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Touch Wood Knock Humorous Expression Based Superstition Avoid

Phrase/Idiom touch wood / knock on wood
Definition This humorous expression, based on superstition, is used to avoid bad luck, often while touching something made of wood.
Example The parcel will arrive soon – touch wood.

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