Question

The idiom 'keep one's fingers crossed' means:

• A. to allow no room for discussion
• B. to be uncompromising
• C. to be irritable
• D. to hope for a positive outcome

Answer 1

Answer:

D. to hope for a positive outcome

• The idiom “keep one's fingers crossed” means to hope that something good will happen or that things will turn out successfully.

• Example: I have my exam results tomorrow. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!