The phrase “knock on wood” - or “touch wood” here in the UK - is an ancient one deriving from the belief that tapping on trees awakes the gods and spirits that reside within them and brings good luck.
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Jul 10
The phrase “knock on wood” - or “touch wood” here in the UK - is an ancient one deriving from the belief that tapping on trees awakes the gods and spirits that reside within them and brings good luck.