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
PrudencePROO-dənts (English)English, French
Harriettaher-ee-ET-ə, har-ee-ET-əEnglish (Rare)
ČRtomir-Slovene
Takeshitah-ke-sheeJapanese
RomolaRO-mo-lahItalian
Burt[bɜ:t]