knock on wood

Example Sentences

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And as we progress, knock on wood, we’ll learn about his life before his family — his wife and child.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2024

“He had a good week. Barring anything coming out of today’s practice with treatments later on - hopefully no setbacks; knock on wood - he should be fine.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2023

We always want to knock on wood, because there’s a lot that nature can still throw at you before you get the fruit picked and shipped.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2023

This is intended as optimism, but she hears it as ominous foreshadowing: “I immediately want to knock on wood and light some sage.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2022

It takes away your immunity, makes you knock on wood and count your blessings the next time you hear a siren at night.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez