keep one's fingers crossed
To hope for the best, to show support.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I am keeping my fingers crossed for your test.”
“We are waiting for the final results today, so we are all keeping our fingers crossed.”
“As the final whistle blew and the score remained tied, the fans kept their fingers crossed, hoping for a last-minute miracle to secure the championship.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026