Switzerland· medium
tenir les pouces
“to hold one's thumbs”
Meaning
To wish someone good luck
Explanation
The Swiss equivalent of crossing your fingers for someone.
Example
Je tiens les pouces pour ton entretien de demain.
I'm holding my thumbs for your interview tomorrow (i.e. fingers crossed).
Origin
A direct translation of the German 'die Daumen drücken', tucking your thumbs into your fist for luck rather than crossing your fingers.
Source
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