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knock on wood |
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knock on wood to rap on something made of wood. (Said as a wish for good luck. Usually a phrase attached to another statement. Sometime said while knocking or rapping on real wood.) I think I am well at last—knock on wood. I knock on wood when I wish something were true. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I've never been without a job, knock on wood [she does], because I do so many different things. Longnaecker said she'll continue to knock on wood and hope her fourth and current employer, Glendale Federal, doesn't get acquired before she has a chance to retire. I have a long, loose body so -- knock on wood -- I haven't had any troubles in the past. |
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