B2 — Upper Intermediateverb
toccare ferro
to touch wood (knock on wood)
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
fare gli scongiuripremunirsiportare fortuna
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
essere superstiziosinon credere nei portafortuna
Usage note
Italian superstitious expression equivalent to English 'touch wood'. Iron (ferro) was traditionally considered protective.
Example
"Speriamo di non avere problemi — tocchiamo ferro!"
"Let's hope we don't have problems — knock on wood!"
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