have one's fingers crossed
- have one's fingers crossed
стараться не сглазить ) [выражение восходит к народной примете: суеверные люди держат пальцы скрещёнными, считая, что это отвратит неудачу]
Neat job so far. But keep the fingers crossed. (J. B. Priestley, ‘Festival’, part III, ch. 2) — Пока работа недурна. Но смотрите, как бы не сглазить.
‘Keep your fingers crossed, darling,’ she called to Bill. ‘Don't worry,’ Bill said lightly. ‘I'll be all right.’ (K. S. Prichard, ‘Winged Seeds’, ch. XXXII) — - Плюнь через левое плечо, милый! - крикнула она Биллу. - Не тревожься, все будет в порядке, - беззаботно ответил Билл.
Now I'm going to be first down that gangway. Keep yer fingers crossed for me. (D. Cusack, ‘Say No to Death’, ch. 1) — Ну а теперь побегу, чтобы первым поспеть к трапу. А ты тут меня ругай.
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finger — /ˈfɪŋgə/ (say fingguh) noun 1. any of the terminal members of the hand, especially one other than the thumb. 2. a part of a glove made to receive a finger. 3. the breadth of a finger as a unit of length; digit. 4. the length of a finger, 12 cm,… …
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finger — I n. 1) to point a finger at 2) (usu. fig.) to snap one s fingers (I jump when she snaps her fingers) ( I obey her commands without question ) 3) an accusing; warning finger (to point an accusing finger at smb.) 4) an index; little; middle; ring; … Combinatory dictionary
finger — fingerer, n. fingerless, adj. /fing geuhr/, n. 1. any of the terminal members of the hand, esp. one other than the thumb. 2. a part of a glove made to receive a finger. 3. the breadth of a finger as a unit of measurement; digit. 4. the length of… … Universalium
cross — n., v., & adj. n. 1 an upright post with a transverse bar, as used in antiquity for crucifixion. 2 a (the Cross) in Christianity, the cross on which Christ was crucified. b a representation of this as an emblem of Christianity. c = sign of the… … Useful english dictionary
Cross — n., v., & adj. n. 1 an upright post with a transverse bar, as used in antiquity for crucifixion. 2 a (the Cross) in Christianity, the cross on which Christ was crucified. b a representation of this as an emblem of Christianity. c = sign of the… … Useful english dictionary
finger — n 1. digit, pointer, arrow, index. 2. have a finger in meddle in or with, stick or poke one s nose in, have a hand in, get involved in; snoop, pry, nose; tamper with, monkey with, mess around with. 3. keep one’s fingers crossed wish for good luck … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
hope — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Confidence Nouns 1. hope[s], desire; trust, confidence, optimism, reliance, faith, belief; assurance, secureness, security; reassurance. See safety. 2. (omen of hope) good omen or auspices, promise; good … English dictionary for students
