crosse Idiom, Proverb

get one's wires crossed

be confused or mistaken about something.

get your wires crossed

get the wrong meaning, communicate poorly We got our wires crossed. I said someday, and you heard Sunday!

keep one's finger's crossed

wish for good luck I will keep my fingers crossed that you are able to get the new job that you have applied for.

keep one's fingers crossed for

Idiom(s): keep one's fingers crossed (for someone or something) AND cross one's fingers

Theme: HOPE

to wish for luck for someone or something, often by crossing one's fingers; to hope for a good outcome for someone or something.
• I hope you win the race Saturday. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.
• I'm trying out for a play. Keep your fingers crossed!

Keep your fingers crossed

If you are keeping your fingers crossed, you are hoping for a positive outcome.

keep one's fingers crossed

keep one's fingers crossed
see cross one's fingers.

More Idioms/Phrases

keep one's end up keep one's fingers crossed keep one's powder dry

English Vocalbulary

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