Χτύπα ξύλο.

English Translation

Touch wood!

“Χτύπα ξύλο” is a Greek expression equivalent to “knock on wood” in English. It is a superstitious phrase used when someone wants to prevent a confident statement from resulting in bad luck or to ward off bad luck after mentioning something that has been going well or that they hope will continue to go well. The phrase literally translates to “hit wood.”