die Finger kreuzen

Definitionen

to put the middle finger across the index finger, a gesture made when taking a false oath, either clandestinely to symbolically break the oath, or openly in a jocular manner; to cross one's fingers

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Beispiele

“„Versprichst du, dass du nie wieder die Schule schwänzt?“, fragte sein⟳ Vater. „Ich verspreche es hoch und heilig“, sagte er und kreuzte demonstrativ die Finger.”

“Do you promise never to skip school again?”, his father asked. “I solemnly promise”, said he and ostentatiously crossed his fingers.

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