Question

in_the_loop_403 to hope for something; to wish for luck The expression probably originates from a superstition that bad luck can be prevented by crossing one’s fingers. The expression refers to crossing one’s middle finger over the knuckle of the index finger.

Accepted Answer

KEEP (ONE’S) FINGERS CROSSED Jane wasn’t sure that she had passed the test, but she was keeping her fingers crossed.They are keeping their fingers crossed that the rain holds off and doesn’t spoil the picnic they have planned.

Id	in_the_loop_403
Idiom	KEEP (ONE’S) FINGERS CROSSED
Definition	to hope for something; to wish for luck
Examples	Jane wasn’t sure that she had passed the test, but she was keeping her fingers crossed. They are keeping their fingers crossed that the rain holds off and doesn’t spoil the picnic they have planned.
Extra Info	The expression probably originates from a superstition that bad luck can be prevented by crossing one’s fingers. The expression refers to crossing one’s middle finger over the knuckle of the index finger.

Fingers Crossed Luck Keeping Expression Crossing One’s Loop