Touch wood

Touching something made of  wood in order to avoid some bad luck.



Trees and woods were often seen to harbour good spirits in the Pagan religions of northern Europe. The tradition of touching/knocking on wood for good luck comes from there.



Ex: Well, touch wood, I still have my health when I retire and I can enjoy my retirement.

 Spanish: Toca madera



German:  Dreimal auf Holz geklopft!

See also: Knock on wood