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touch wood

/tʌtʃ wʊd/ /tʌtʃ wʊd/
idiom Social Informal
Idiom
  1. 1 tahtaya vur, nazar değmesin

Definition (English)

A superstitious phrase said to ward off bad luck after mentioning good fortune.

Example Sentences

  1. I hope this weather lasts, touch wood.
    Umarım bu hava sürer, tahtaya vur.
  2. We haven't had any problems so far, touch wood.
    Şimdiye kadar hiç sorun yaşamadık, tahtaya vur.

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