in bocca al lupo

== Italian == === Etymology === Literally, “in the wolf's mouth”. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /imˌbok.ka.alˈlu.po/ Rhymes: -upo === Interjection === in bocca al lupo good luck, fingers crossed, break a leg Synonyms: (vulgar) in culo alla balena, buona fortuna ==== Usage notes ==== The typical reply to this interjection is crepi il lupo! (literally “may the wolf die!”), or simply crepi! (literally “may it die!”).