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English Idiom 49/100: "Knock on wood" مصطلحات وتعابير في اللغة الانجليزية ٤٩/١٠٠
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Jjli Li posted on 2016/07/15Ever wondered what to say when good luck strikes, but you don't want to jinx it? This fun lesson breaks down the super common idiom "knock on wood" with practical examples and even shows you the gesture! You'll be using this phrase like a native speaker in no time to talk about superstitions and everyday situations.
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