knock on wood

idiomPart ofknock

knock on wood — idiom

1. a phrase said after mentioning something good about your situation, to express t

1.idiom
Definition

a phrase said after mentioning something good about your situation, to express the wish that your good luck will continue without being spoiled by bad luck

Example

I have never broken a bone in my life, knock on wood.

The project is going well so far, knock on wood, but we still have a lot of work ahead.