Meaning of the word "knock on wood" in English
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knock on wood
US /nɑk ɑn wʊd/
UK /nɑk ɑn wʊd/
Idiom
1.
said to ward off bad luck, often while knocking on a wooden object
Example:
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I haven't had a cold all winter, knock on wood.
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Our business has been doing great this year, knock on wood.
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