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Die Daumen drücken
In German
Die Daumen drücken
dee DOW-men DRYCK-en
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📖 Literal Translation
To press the thumbs
💡 Meaning
To keep one's fingers crossed for someone, to wish someone good luck.
🌍 Equivalent:"To keep one's fingers crossed"
📜 Origin:In ancient Rome, gladiators' fates were decided by the audience's thumb gesture. Later, it became a gesture of good luck, believed to ward off evil spirits.
Example Sentences
1
Ich drücke dir die Daumen für deine Prüfung morgen!
I'll keep my fingers crossed for your exam tomorrow!
2
Wir müssen ihm alle die Daumen drücken, dass es klappt.
We all have to keep our fingers crossed for him that it works out.