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Keep your fingers crossed To say you are going to keep your fingers crossed, or cross your fingers means that you are wishing for success or good luck. Saying “fingers crossed” can mean “good luck” or “with luck”. Making the sign of the cross (a Christian symbol) with the fingers was thought to give protection against the devil or bad luck. “I hope the exam goes well. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you!”“It’s your turn now! Fingers crossed!”

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What do you mean? Why does it mean this? Examples

Metaphor	Keep your fingers crossed
Question Meaning	What do you mean?
Meaning	To say you are going to keep your fingers crossed, or cross your fingers means that you are wishing for success or good luck. Saying “fingers crossed” can mean “good luck” or “with luck”.
Question Explanation	Why does it mean this?
Explanation	Making the sign of the cross (a Christian symbol) with the fingers was thought to give protection against the devil or bad luck.
Question Example	Examples
Example	“I hope the exam goes well. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you!” “It’s your turn now! Fingers crossed!”

Fingers Crossed Cross Luck Means Wishing Success Good