He crossed his fingers for luck.

Meaning: He made the shape of an X with his fingers in the hope that it would bring him good fortune.

Choice of Words: Crossed means to place one thing over another in the form of an X. His is a possessive pronoun that refers to something belonging to a male person. Fingers are the long, slender digits of the hand. For is a preposition that indicates a purpose or reason. Luck is a positive outcome that is believed to be caused by chance.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• His heart pounded with joy as he crossed the finish line.
• He grabbed a banana with his nimble fingers.
• His fingers flew over the keys, creating a beautiful melody.
• He played until his fingers bled.
• Music flowed from his fingers like a gentle stream.
• His fingers danced on the keyboard.
• The fruit slipped through his fingers.
• The teacher wished the students good luck for the future.
• I wish on star for good luck.
• Neighbors helped, no luck yet.