knock on wood
Example Sentences
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"This has an opportunity - knock on wood - to be one of the best nights in the history of this city."
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
“I’m feeling good, feeling healthy and, knock on wood, hopefully it stays that way.”
From Washington Times ● May 11, 2023
“These guys really heeded the warnings and listened to what we were saying and took to coaching. We’ve taken great care of the ball, knock on wood, down the stretch.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 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
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