knock wood



knock (on) wood

(spoken)
I hope my good luck will continue We haven't had any problems with the car so far, knock on wood. I'm expecting, knock wood, to be offered the job next week.
Usage notes: used when you think difficulties are likely
See also: knock, wood

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Pascalpas-KAHL (French), pahs-KAHL (Dutch)French, German, Dutch
Birgir-Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Anantha-Tamil, Indian, Telugu, Kannada
Lyosha-Russian
Mafaldamah-FAHL-dah (Italian), mə-FAL-də (Portuguese)Italian, Portuguese
Shakila-Arabic