Idioms & Phrases · Question 26 · Medium
What does the phrase in capitals mean? The results come out tomorrow, so we are KEEPING OUR FINGERS CROSSED.
- Refusing to comment
- Preparing for failure
- Hoping for a good outcome
- Planning a celebration
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. Hoping for a good outcome
Explanation: To keep one's fingers crossed is to hope that things will turn out well.
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