Definition
A phrase used to express the desire to avoid bad luck, typically when referring to past good fortune or expressing hopes for the future.
祷告上天（以避免呆運）
I did well on this exam, knock on wood, and I hope the next one goes as smoothly.
我這次考試考得不錯，敲敲木頭，希望下次也能這麼順利。
We haven't had any problems this year so far, knock on wood, and hopefully everything will stay smooth.
我們今年到目前為止還沒遇到任何問題，敲敲木頭，希望一切都能保持順利。
I think we'll finish this project on time, knock on wood.
我覺得我們能準時完成這個項目，敲敲木頭。