How is the phrase die Daumen drücken translated from German to English

English translation
keep your fingers crossed
phrase

Redewendung: jemandem Glück wünschen und in Gedanken bei ihm sein.

An idiom: to wish someone luck and be with them in your thoughts.

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  • Ich werde dir morgen die Daumen drücken. — I'll keep my fingers crossed for you tomorrow.

  • Wir drücken alle die Daumen, dass es klappt. — We're all keeping our fingers crossed that it works out.

  • Drück mir die Daumen für die Prüfung! — Keep your fingers crossed for my exam!

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