fingers crossed

== English == === Alternative forms === crossed fingers, fingers and toes crossed (humorous, emphatic) === Etymology === See cross one's fingers === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): [fɪŋɡɚz kʰɹɔst] === Adverb === fingers crossed (not comparable) hopefully === Phrase === fingers crossed Used to express that one is expectant and hoping. ==== Translations ==== === See also === cross one's fingers Appendix:Gestures/fingers crossed === Anagrams === crossed fingers