Cross your fingers

Crossed fingers are one of the most common gestures we make, even though they have two seemingly different meanings. What's the deal?

*EXPLORE* Every time the clock strikes 11:11, I wish that you'll ask me to be with you forever. I know it will never happen. I'll keep on wishing, though. To cross one's fingers is a hand gesture used to superstitiously wish for good luck or to nullify a promise. Some believe that the gesture originates from pre-Christian times and, in many early European cultures, two people were required to use their index fingers to form the sign, one to make a wish and the other to support it. It was…

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Crossed Fingers emoji is the hand gesture, which is commonly used when wishing good luck. And this emoji is used... Combinations: 💙🤞🏽🔒 Heart On Lock

Why do we cross our fingers when we’re hoping for a lucky break? Dig into the theories and symbolism behind this age-old gesture.

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