fingers crossed
English
Alternative forms
- crossed fingers, fingers and toes crossed (humorous, emphatic)
Etymology
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): [fɪŋɡɚz kʰɹɔst]
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Adverb
fingers crossed (not comparable)
- hopefully
- We'll make it to the finals, fingers crossed.
Phrase
- Used to express that one is expectant and hoping.
- The college application is in the mail. Fingers crossed!
Translations
expresses that one is expectant
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See also
- cross one's fingers
- Appendix:Gestures/fingers crossed