Meaning of cross one's fingers | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To put the middle finger across the index finger, especially
2. To put the middle finger across the index finger, especially:
3. when wishing for luck, or
4. when telling a lie (and attempting to escape the moral and other consequence of that lie).

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Examples

“She was seen crossing her fingers in the wedding photo.”

“I hope everything turns out OK. I'll cross my fingers for you. / I'll cross my fingers that everything turns out OK.”

““Cross your fingers that the readership loves it.” Joy crossed her fingers.”

“Well, I reckon that all of us Singing Glenways ain't crossing our fingers for you.”

“With another huge effort he grabbed the bucket hook again, mentally crossing his fingers for the bolts in the thin plywood to hold.”

“Amanda placed her right hand behind her back and crossed her fingers. Her friend Sarah told her if you cross your fingers behind your back when you tell a lie, it's not a lie. Amanda didn't know if she believed that, but she crossed her fingers anyway.”

““You focus your efforts on managing your prosecutors and show up to try that case. I'll handle the rest.” Ryan nodded assent but crossed her fingers behind her back. She would do more than just show up.”

““It's not like I've been having fun,” she lied, crossing her fingers behind her back.”

“He always tried to make sure there wasn't a mirror behind him when he made a promise, and if there was and he couldn't cross his fingers, he just crossed them in his mind and hoped this was as good as the real thing.”

“AFTON: (CROSSING HER FINGERS) I always tell the truth. See for yourself. From the men's doorway you can see that the fjord is empty.”

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