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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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Fingers crossed

what is the meaning Fingers crossed
  

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In US culture we "cross our fingers" for two unrelated situations. I had my fingers crossed when I said I would ].

  • In US culture we "cross our fingers" for two unrelated situations.
  • I had my fingers crossed when I said I would ].
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In US culture we "cross our fingers" for two unrelated situations. 1) to hope that something comes true [ Keep your fingers crossed that they'll come visit this winter ]; 2) when a person isn't telling the truth [ No, I'm not going to give you the money you want...I had my fingers crossed when I said I would ].

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