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PhraseB2
Ich drücke dir die Daumen.
/ix drycke dir diː daʊmen/
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.
Usage Note
Common advanced phrase in idiomatic expressions contexts; use it as a complete sentence in real conversations.
Example Sentences
A: Ich drücke dir die Daumen. B: Das klingt sinnvoll.
A: I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. B: That sounds sensible.
A: Ich drücke dir die Daumen. B: Genau so machen wir es.
A: I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. B: Exactly, let's do it that way.