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knock wood

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knock (on) wood

I hope my good luck will continue. We haven't had any problems with the car so far, knock on wood. I'm expecting, knock wood, to be offered the job next week.

Usage notes: used when you think difficulties are likely

Etymology: possibly from the idea of knocking on a tree to ask the magical creatures inside for help

See also: knock, wood

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Kuehne, who said he might remain an amateur after he gets his master's degree in business administration, is just the kind of experienced player who could get a hot putter and knock Woods out of the tournament. WOODS LIKES HIS POSITION : FIRES A 69 IN U.S. AMATEUR QUALIFYING by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) More results

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