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Knocking on wood is an old superstition. Originally you were supposed to knock on oak wood. This was to awaken the spirit of the wood and ask it to protect you from whatever bad luck you had inadvertently aroused. Three is a lucky and in some places sacred number and I was raised to believe you should knock three times to avert bad luck.
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What does knock knock on wood mean?
Knock on wood means you are hoping that it happens.
What does knock on the wood mean?
Knock on wood means you are hoping that it happens.
What is a sentence with knock on wood?
All my children are healthy, knock on wood.
Why do you knock on wood?
you knock on wood because say you say something like iv never broken a bone in my life you would say knock on wood and knock on wood 3 times so you dont jinx your self and break a bone tomarow. The origin of "knock on wood" is a bit cloudy. It seems to trace back to the European idea of touching wood to ward off bad luck, or acknowledge good luck. The knocking probably stems from the idea of a knocking sound preventing the Devil from hearing unwise statements. The modern American usage began early in the 20th century. There isn't any specific thing to do (you don't have to knock specifically three times as cited above), but the act is common.
What does touch wood or knock on wood mean?
Touch or knock on wood is an old superstition based on the belief that spirits resided in trees and plants. You touch wood (some people say knock on wood) to ask for good luck or the spirit's blessings.
When was Knock on Wood - Eddie Floyd album - created?
Knock on Wood - Eddie Floyd album - was created in 1967.
Weird thing where I have to knock on wood up to thirty times when I hear or think something that may or may not happen. I will go out of my way to find wood to knock on it if not anxiety.?
It might be a very strong superstition, or it could be obsessive-compulsive disorder.
What are the release dates for Knock on Wood - 1998?
Knock on Wood - 1998 was released on: USA: 1998 (Dances With Films Festival)
Why did people in the 1980's carve wood?
If you mean pumpkins or something for decoration, then I would say because they enjoy doing that.
Why do people knock on wood to bring good luck?
People knocking on wood is a superstitious act. People think that they say something bad and then knock on wood, it will not happen to them.
What is a good writing slogan for a ski helmet?
instead of knock on wood, it can be knock on snow!
Can anyone suggest a tag line for a wood product?
"Knock on Wood!" "Wood You Like the Best?"
