2007-02-03 08:58:37 · 15 answers · asked by bigbaps 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
The etymology of this phrase is sketchy but, I quote (from an etymology website): 'It's thought that the superstitious practice of knocking on or touching wood to avert misfortune might date all the way back to Druidic times, when trees were revered, but there's no proof of such'.
2007-02-03 09:08:45 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Miller 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can also be 'Knock on Wood'.
The phrases are usually used when one is already experiencing some good fortune and hope that it will continue.
The derivation may be the association that wood and trees have with good spirits in mythology, or with the Christian cross. It used to be considered good luck to tap trees to let the wood spirits within know you were there. Traditions of this sort still persist in Ireland.
2007-02-03 09:14:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It comes from the superstitious ideas surrounding the wood of the cross of Jesus. People would touch the wood of the cross as a way of gaining some protection from bad luck.
2007-02-03 09:02:59 · answer #3 · answered by Star 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that's supposed to be "knock on wood". Although "touch wood" sounds kind of fun.
2007-02-03 09:06:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I need some luck at present. I need Touch wood.
2016-03-29 03:24:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's knock on wood, not touch wood.
2007-02-03 09:03:19 · answer #6 · answered by Randall A 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
because its considered lucky to touch would, afer expresing a hopeful outcome, and this is the best verbal description of it.(touch wood).
2007-02-03 09:02:26 · answer #7 · answered by ben b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was...Knock on Wood.
2007-02-03 09:03:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's knock on wood ,when you say i have never had a speeding ticket!knock on wood so u dont jinxks your self
2007-02-03 09:05:41 · answer #9 · answered by southern65 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I WOODEN know. I think you must be a little touched to ask a KNOTTY question.
2007-02-03 09:06:17 · answer #10 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋