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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

Knock on Wood

/ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/

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What does Knock on Wood mean?

verb

  1. To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.

interjection

  1. Hopefully; a self-directive to undertake the customary action to ward off bad luck.
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IPA pronunciation

/ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/

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