in bocca al lupo
Italian edit
Etymology edit
Literally, “in the wolf's mouth”.
Pronunciation edit
Interjection edit
- good luck, fingers crossed, break a leg
- Synonyms: (vulgar) in culo alla balena, buona fortuna
Usage notes edit
- The typical reply to this interjection is crepi il lupo! (literally “may the wolf die!”), or simply crepi! (literally “may it die!”).