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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 4 MIN

Knock on wood – Avoid bad luck

from Daily English Idioms | 英会話力が劇的UP! · host Idiom Lab

Today’s episode is about the popular idiom “Knock on wood.” It means wishing for good luck or trying to prevent bad luck after mentioning something positive. This phrase is often used when you are worried about "jinxing" a good situation, and people usually tap on a wooden object while saying it! 📚 For a more detailed explanation, visit my blog ▼ https://xs347001.xsrv.jp/knock-on-wood-meaning/ ▶️YouTube https://youtu.be/3tfDWajvYoI #KnockOnWood #EnglishIdioms #LearnEnglish #ESL #EnglishLearning #EnglishVocabulary #EnglishSpeaking #LanguageLearning #EverydayEnglish #EnglishPractice #FluencyTips --- stand.fmでは、この放送にいいね・コメント・レター送信ができます。 https://stand.fm/channels/689c2813f95fb125879d80a3

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