touch wood — This idiom is used to wish for good luck. ( Knock on wood is also used.) … The small dictionary of idiomes
touch|wood — «TUHCH WUD», noun. 1. wood decayed by fungi so that it catches fire easily, used as tinder; punk. 2. a fungus found on old tree trunks, used as tinder; amadou … Useful english dictionary
touch wood — phrasal : to touch or rap on something made of wood as a charm to ward off bad luck especially after boasting of good luck * * * touch wood see under ↑touch • • • Main Entry: ↑wood * * * touch wood spoken phrase used when you have said that you… … Useful english dictionary
touch wood — interjection hopefully (said while touching something wooden, for superstition) And the reds are going to avoid relegation this year, touch wood Syn: knock on wood … Wiktionary
touch wood — British, American & Australian, American something that you say when you want your luck or a good situation to continue. It s been fine all week and, touch wood, it ll stay fine for the weekend. We haven t had any problems with the car so far,… … New idioms dictionary
touch wood — hoping that our good luck continues We ve never had a flat tire on this car touch wood … English idioms
Touch wood — If someone says Touch wood before they do something, they are wishing for good luck … Dictionary of English idioms
touch wood — ► touch (or chiefly N. Amer. knock on) wood touch something wooden to ward off bad luck. Main Entry: ↑wood … English terms dictionary
touch wood — Inglish (Indian English) Dictionary knock on wood (for good luck) … English dialects glossary
touch wood — knock on wood, without the evil eye, God forbid … English contemporary dictionary