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keep fingers crossed

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keep one's fingers crossed (for someone or something)

 and cross one's fingers

to wish for luck for someone or something, sometimes by actually crossing one's fingers; to hope for a good outcome for someone or something. I hope you win the race Saturday. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. I'm trying out for a play. Keep your fingers crossed!

See also: crosse, finger, keep