die Finger kreuzen
German
Verb
- to put the middle finger across the index finger, a gesture made when taking a false oath, either clandestinely to symbolically break the oath, or openly in a jocular manner; to cross one's fingers
- „Versprichst du, dass du nie wieder die Schule schwänzt?“, fragte sein Vater. „Ich verspreche es hoch und heilig“, sagte er und kreuzte demonstrativ die Finger.
- “Do you promise never to skip school again?”, his father asked. “I solemnly promise”, said he and ostentatiously crossed his fingers.
Usage notes
- The gesture is not used as one of good luck. For that, see Daumen drücken.
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