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1. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › touch-woodTOUCH WOOD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   said in order to avoid bad luck, either when you mention good luck that you have had in the past or when you mention hopes you have for the future: The deal will be agreed on Wednesday, touch wood. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Good luck and bad luck. align.

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3. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › touch+woodTouch wood - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   touch wood. A superstitious expression said, typically in combination with actually touching or knocking on a wooden object or surface, when one desires something positive to continue, lest the mention of it "jinx" or somehow reverse one's good fortune. More commonly expressed as "knock on wood."

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › touch-woodTOUCH WOOD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You can say ' touch wood ' in British English, or ' knock on wood ' in American English, to indicate that you hope to have good luck in something you are doing, usually after saying that you have been lucky with it so far.

5. www.ecenglish.com › what-does-touch-wood-meanWhat does Touch Wood mean? | Learn English

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   May 23, 2009 · Touch wood is an example of a superstition: something that we do in order to have good luck. It is not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, but is connected with old ideas about magic and the supernatural.

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6. redkiwiapp.com › en › english-guideMeaning of Touch wood | Idioms & Phrases

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   "Touch wood" means to lightly tap or knock on a wooden surface, usually as a superstitious gesture to ward off bad luck or to ensure that something good continues to happen.

7. www.usingenglish.com › reference › idioms'Touch Wood' Meaning - UsingEnglish.com

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   What does the saying 'Touch wood' mean? Idiom: Touch wood. Meaning: This idiom is used to wish for good luck. ('Knock on wood' is also used.) Country: International English | Subject Area: Plants & Flowers | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used. Contributor: Richard Flynn.

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   What does touch wood mean?

   • The deal will be agreed on Wednesday, touch wood. 老天保佑… 老天保佑… tocar madera… bate na madeira!… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! TOUCH WOOD definition: 1. said in order to avoid bad luck, either when you mention good luck that you have had in the past…. Learn more.

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   How do you say 'Touch Wood' in English?

   • You can say ' touch wood ' in British English, or ' knock on wood ' in American English, to indicate that you hope to have good luck in something you are doing, usually after saying that you have been lucky with it so far. She's never even been to the doctor's, touch wood. Touch wood, I've been lucky enough to avoid any other serious injuries.

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   Is Touch Wood a superstition?

   • Touch wood is an example of a superstition: something that we do in order to have good luck. It is not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, but is connected with old ideas about magic and the supernatural. It is commonly thought that touching wood has been a superstitious action to prevent evil throughout history.

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   What does I have never broken my leg touch wood mean?

   • The expression is usually used in the hope that a good thing will continue to occur after it has been acknowledged. "I have never broken my leg, touch wood." - I have never broken one of my legs and I hope that, with good luck, I never will. "I was sick all of last week, but I think that I'm over it now, touch wood."

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