1. to wish for luck for someone or something, sometimes by actually crossing one’s fingers; to hope for a good outcome for someone or something

1. I hope you win the race Saturday. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you.

2. I’m trying out for a play. Keep your fingers crossed!

3. Owners are crossing their fingers that relief might be on the way.

4. I sure hope we haven’t missed the plane. There isn’t another one for a week. Cross your fingers.

5. We’re hoping that the operation is a success. We have our fingers crossed.