Meaning of 'Keep your fingers crossed'
What does the saying 'Keep your fingers crossed' mean?
Idiom: Keep your fingers crossed
Meaning:
If you are keeping your fingers crossed, you are hoping for a positive outcome.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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