knock on wood
US /nɑk ɑn wʊd/
UK /nɑk ɑn wʊd/
1.
木に触れる, 幸運を祈る
said to ward off bad luck, often while knocking on a wooden object
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I haven't had a cold all winter, knock on wood.
この冬は風邪をひいていません、木に触れて。
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Our business has been doing great this year, knock on wood.
今年は事業が好調です、木に触れて。