How is the word Тьфу-тьфу-тьфу translated from Russian to English

English translation
Touch wood
phrase

Говорят, чтобы избежать неудачи после упоминания чего-то удачного.

Said to avoid bad luck after mentioning something fortunate.

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  • У меня отличная работа, постучи по дереву! — I have a great job, touch wood!

  • Всё идёт хорошо, постучи по дереву? — Everything is going well, touch wood?

  • Она в последнее время здорова; давай постучим по дереву. — She’s been healthy lately; let’s touch wood.

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