e/Crossed fingers

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has glosseng: To cross ones fingers is a hand gesture used to superstitiously wish for good luck or to nullify a promise. The supposed loophole of crossing ones fingers whilst making a promise is usually exploited by school-aged children.
lexicalizationeng: crossed fingers
instance of(noun) the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
gesture, motion
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