Meaning & use
cross finger
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To put one finger over another as a sign that you hope for good luck or are telling a small lie.
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I crossed my fingers and hoped the train would be on time.
She crossed her fingers behind her back while she told the story.
A note on using this word
Usually used in the phrase 'cross one's fingers' or 'keep one's fingers crossed'. The verb 'cross' must agree with the subject: I cross my fingers, she crosses her fingers.
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