| 词汇 | knock wood |
| 释义 | Idiom knock woodknock (on) wood I hope my good luck will continue.We haven't had any problems with the car so far, knock on wood.I'm expecting, knock wood, to be offered the job next week. Usage notes: used when you think difficulties are likely Etymology: possibly from the idea of knocking on a tree to ask the magical creatures inside for help knock woodHopefully this will be or continue to be the case; hopefully good luck will prevail. A superstitious phrase said after mentioning good fortune in order to prevent bad luck from occurring, often said in lieu of or while simultaneously actually touching a wooden surface. If all goes well, knock wood, I should be out of hospital by early next week. I bought the computer from some guy online, and so far it's been running just fine, knock wood. |
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