fingers crossed

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English

crossed fingers

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Etymology

See cross one's fingers

Adverb

fingers crossed (not comparable)

  1. hopefully
    We'll make it to the finals, fingers crossed.

Phrase

fingers crossed

  1. - used to express that one is expectant and hoping.
    The college application is in the mail. Fingers crossed!

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