good luck (lit. 'in the mouth of the wolf')
in BOK-ka al LU-po
The correct response is 'Crepi (il lupo)!' meaning 'May the wolf die!' — NOT 'grazie'. Saying 'grazie' brings bad luck in Italian superstition!
In bocca al lupo per il tuo esame!
Good luck with your exam!
— In bocca al lupo! — Crepi il lupo!
— Good luck! — May the wolf die! (the correct response)