tocar madera

tocar madera
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to knock on wood
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Nunca tuve un accidente automovilístico, toco madera.I've never had a car accident, knock on wood.
b. to touch wood
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
El estreno de la obra saldrá bien, toco madera.The premiere of the play is going to be great, touch wood.
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