🤞 Keep One’s Fingers Crossed, To§
Definition: To hope for success or good fortune. This idiom originates from an ancient superstition suggesting that making the sign of the cross can ward off bad luck. The expression, often used as “Keep your fingers crossed,” is a plea for good luck or a show of hope.
Synonyms:§
- Cross your fingers
- Knock on wood
- Pray for luck
- Hope for the best
Antonyms:§
- Give up hope
- Accept defeat
- Drop the ball
Fun-filled Quotes:§
- “I always keep my fingers crossed. That’s probably why I’m so bad at typing!” — Anonymously Ambidextrous
- “If crossing fingers were a surefire way to success, I’d have a permanent finger-ballet going on!” — Hopeful Harry
Similar Terms & Phrases:§
- Knock on wood: Another superstition-based saying to ward off bad luck.
- Break a leg: A theatrical good-luck phrase with a wink of irony, used instead of “good luck” to avoid jinxing the performer.
- Lady Luck: Personification of good fortune often invoked in gambling and sports.
Proverbs:§
- “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.”
- “Fortune favors the brave.”
Suggested Literature & Movies:§
- Books:
- Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
- The Luck Factor by Richard Wiseman
- Movies:
- Luck (2021), an animated film about the world’s luckiest woman and the magical world of good luck and bad luck.
- Serendipity (2001), a romantic comedy exploring the idea of fate and destiny.
- Songs:
- “You Can’t Hurry Love” by Diana Ross & The Supremes
- “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas
Inspirational Thought-Provoking Farewell:§
Remember, while superstitions and crossed fingers can be a fun way to hope for success, real magic is often made through hard work, determination, and a dash of optimism. Keep your spirits high and your fingers crossed! 🌟
