knock on wood
US /nɑk ɑn wʊd/
UK /nɑk ɑn wʊd/
1.
敲敲木头, 避邪
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.
我整个冬天都没感冒，敲敲木头。
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Our business has been doing great this year, knock on wood.
我们公司今年业绩很好，敲敲木头。