Definition of Fingers crossed

an idiom meaning to be desiring and likely that something will happen

Examples of Fingers crossed in a sentence

“I kept my fingers crossed that I got an A on the test after studying for it every day,” the student said.  🔊

With her fingers crossed, Mary focused on her brother during the race eager for him to cross the finish line first.  🔊

So that her crush would ask her to the next school dance, Sally looked her best every day and kept her fingers crossed.  🔊

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