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