What is another word for crossed fingers?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈɒst fˈɪŋɡəz] (IPA) 
There are a few different synonyms for the phrase "crossed fingers" that you might come across. One common one is "fingers crossed," which is essentially the same thing with the word order swapped around. Another possibility is "hopeful fingers," which implies the same sense of hopeful wishing for good luck or a desired outcome. You might also see "crossed thumbs," which is when someone crosses their thumbs instead of their fingers, and is sometimes used as a gesture of good luck or encouragement. Finally, some people might use the phrase "knock on wood" instead of "crossed fingers," which is another way of wishing for good luck or hoping to avoid bad luck.
