Knock On Wood Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Knock on wood What does Knock on wood mean?	Tap on a wooden surface for gook luck or to keep from putting a jinx on yourself for having mentioned some hope or dream aloud.	If good luck is willing. I am sure that your tax returns will not be audited, knock on wood. One theory is that it originated in the middle ages when there were in circulation, pieces of the Holy Rood or Cross on which Jesus was crucified. To touch one of these was supposed to bring good luck hence touch wood for good luck.
knock on wood What does knock on wood mean?	knock on something made of wood to keep from having bad luck	I don`t think that I will lose my job - knock on wood.
knock on wood What does knock on wood mean?	to knock on something made of wood to keep from having bad luck	I do not think that I will lose my job - knock on wood.
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smash hit What does "smash hit" mean?	very successful movie, play, or other form of entertainment

birds-eye view What does "birds-eye view" mean?	a general view from above	"Let`s go up to the roof and get a birds-eye view of the surrounding area."
believe one`s eyes What does "believe one`s eyes" mean?	to believe what one is seeing	We could not believe our eyes when we saw the three bears on the highway.
come back What does "come back" mean?	to return to the place where you are now	My cousin came back from her holidays last week.
at the bottom of the hour What does "at the bottom of the hour" mean?	on the half hour (10:30, 11:30 etc.)	At the bottom of the hour they opened the store for the customers.
wait with bated breath What does "wait with bated breath" mean?	feel excited or anxious while waiting	I waited with bated breath for the results of my exams.
find one's tongue What does "find one's tongue" mean?	to be able to talk	The man could not find his tongue when he was asked to speak at the banquet.
a hand-me-down What does "a hand-me-down" mean?	a piece of clothing that is given to someone after another person does not need it	My father wore many hand-me-down clothes when he was a child.
zapper What does "zapper" mean?	microwave oven.	Stick it in the zapper and warm it up.
Cheap as chips What does "Cheap as chips" mean?	(UK) If something is very inexpensive, it is as cheap as chips.

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Knock On Wood Idiom