Keep your fingers crossed Meaning in English
expression
KEEP yor FING-erz KRAWST
KEEP yaw FING-uhz KROST
Definition
To hope that something will happen or turn out as you want, often used when things are uncertain.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and friendly; often said when wishing others luck or expressing hope. Used both literally (gesturing with fingers) and figuratively. In conversation, just saying 'Fingers crossed!' is common.
Spanish: cruzar los dedosPortuguese (BR): torcer os dedosPortuguese (PT): cruzar os dedosChinese (Simplified): 祈求好运 (字面意思：交叉手指)Chinese (Traditional): 祈求好運 (字面意思：交叉手指)Hindi: उंगलियाँ क्रॉस करनाArabic: أبقِ أصابعك متقاطعةBengali: ভাগ্য ভালো থাকুক বলে আশা করা - আঙুল ক্রস করে রাখাRussian: держать пальцы скрещёнными - надеяться на удачуJapanese: 幸運を祈る - 指を交差させるVietnamese: cầu may - hy vọng điều tốt đẹp sẽ đếnKorean: 행운을 빌다 - 손가락을 교차하다Turkish: parmaklarını çaprazlamak - şans dilemekUrdu: انگلیاں کراس کرنا - اچھی امید کرناIndonesian: harap-harap cemas - menyilangkan jari
Example Sentences
I have a job interview tomorrow, so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
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Let's keep our fingers crossed for good weather this weekend.
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She always keeps her fingers crossed before exams.
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The results come out today—keep your fingers crossed!
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We’re hoping our offer is accepted. Fingers crossed!
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I'm sending in my application today—keep your fingers crossed for me!
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