Fingers Crossed: Definition, Useful Examples & Synonyms List

Fingers Crossed Definition! What does the idiom fingers crossed mean? In this lesson, you will find the meaning, how and when to use this common expression with many useful examples and ESL infographic.

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Fingers Crossed Meaning

What Does “Fingers Crossed” Mean?

“Fingers crossed” means “good luck”.

Fingers crossed is an idiom used to express the expectation that something will happen in a good way as you want them to. In other words, this is a gesture of crossed fingers commonly used to wish for luck.

This idiom is also referred to by the expressions “cross your fingers”, “keep your fingers crossed”, or just “fingers crossed”.

Example Sentences

Let’s just keep our fingers crossed that he is not too bad.
Good luck! We’ll keep our fingers crossed for you.
We’re keeping our fingers crossed that she’s going to be OK.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed that they turn up soon.
A lot of people are keeping their fingers crossed for him.
The exam’s at two. Will you keep your fingers crossed for me?
We’re just hoping the weather stays nice and keeping our fingers crossed.
Fingers crossed that my brother Tom will get a promotion soon.
Good luck with your test tomorrow, I’ll have my fingers crossed.
I have my fingers crossed, but my own finances may be on the up.
I’m just going to cross my fingers and hope it works.
Always ready to knock on wood, throw salt over my shoulder, bite my tongue, cross my fingers.
Anna has her exam this morning so cross your fingers.
We’re keeping our fingers crossed that the weather stays nice.
I’m going to see if the car starts; keep your fingers crossed!
I keep my fingers crossed that my son gets admitted to an ivy league school like Harvard.