English / idiom
Knock on Wood
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Said in order to prevent bad luck or to preserve good fortune after mentioning one's good luck.
In context
01
We haven't experienced any major server downtime this quarter, knock on wood.
02
My health has been remarkably stable throughout this freezing winter, knock on wood.
Synonyms
touch wood,keep fingers crossed,ward off bad luck
Antonyms
tempt fate,court disaster,invite bad luck
Collocations
knock on wood for luck,say knock on wood,gently tap and knock on wood