Meaning of the word "cross your fingers" in English

What does "cross your fingers" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cross your fingers

US /krɔːs jɔːr ˈfɪŋ.ɡərz/
UK /krɒs jɔː ˈfɪŋ.ɡəz/
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Idiom

to hope that something will happen the way you want it to

Example:
I'm crossing my fingers that I get the job.
We're just crossing our fingers and hoping for the best.