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Definition of Knock on wood
1. Verb. (idiomatic US) To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement. ¹
2. Verb. (idiomatic US) (non-gloss definition A self-directive to undertake the customary action to ward off bad luck.) ¹
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