fingers crossed
English edit
Alternative forms edit
- crossed fingers, fingers and toes crossed (humorous, emphatic)
Etymology edit
Adverb edit
fingers crossed (not comparable)
- hopefully
- We'll make it to the finals, fingers crossed.
Phrase edit
- - used to express that one is expectant and hoping.
- The college application is in the mail. Fingers crossed!
Translations edit
expresses that one is expectant
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