Fingers crossed" isn't just a common expression (or our favorite emoji ). (refinery29.com)
This emoji also known as Cross Fingers emoji, The meaning of 🤞 Cross Fingers emoji is usually used to wish for a luck or to show desire of a favorable outcome. (emojibook.org)
Vietnam2
In fact, crossed fingers are considered an obscene gesture in Vietnam , and other countries have their own "good luck" hand signs. (refinery29.com)
A recommendation could be to not use the crossed fingers sign in Vietnam. (opjewellery.com)
The finger crossed brass hand has a distinguished finish and can be placed anywhere for a chic and curated styling look. (daqua.com.au)
The Criss Cross sterling silver feature and mid finger ring sits nicely on the any part of the hand as the design holds it in place very snugly. (thestudiojewellery.com)
The young girl, who was born at a hospital in Bharatpur, in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan, has seven fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot. (crossriverhub.ng)
Syndactyly is the most common congenital malformation of the hand, leading to the fusion of the digits and frequently affecting the ring and middle fingers. (bvsalud.org)
A girl born in June of 2019 was diagnosed with congenital malformation of the right hand at birth-affecting the right middle, ring, and little fingers, respectively. (bvsalud.org)
Gestures1
Avoid threatening gestures, such as finger pointing or crossed arms. (cdc.gov)
Christianity1
Although crossed fingers are a pretty recognizable gesture, their roots in Christianity help us understand why it isn't a worldwide belief . (refinery29.com)
Belief1
By extension, a similar belief is that crossing one's fingers invalidates a promise being made. (wikipedia.org)
Meanings1
Idiom of the Day "Cross your fingers" & "Knock on wood" These two idioms have very similar meanings. (hellotalk.com)
Avoid1
The microbiologic contamination can occur in all the steps of an intraoral conventional or digital radiographic examination, unless some measures to avoid the cross-infection are applied. (bvsalud.org)
Back7
The popular explanation for its origin, dating back to classical times when Christians were persecuted, is unfounded due to its late appearance, restricted distribution, and lack of relation to the shape of a cross. (wikipedia.org)
201. "Children are a big proponent of this gesture, though they usually use it when telling white lies, believing that having the fingers crossed behind the back makes it okay to fib. (wikipedia.org)
But crossed fingers aren't just a way to show hope or ask for luck - if you discreetly cross your fingers behind your back, that can mean that you just told a lie . (refinery29.com)
Where crossing your fingers for luck is a way to ask God for protection, crossing your fingers behind your back when you tell a lie could mean you're asking for God's forgiveness. (refinery29.com)
Now as we all know, the next two weeks is given over to reflection and the crossing of fingers that we get a full allocation of players back. (eastlower.co.uk)
Golden Lucky Crossed Fingers Sign Language - Blown Glass Christmas Ornament is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock. (bestpysanky.com)
Lucky Crossed Fingers Fused Glass Magnet is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock. (kikuhandmade.com)
Ward off3
In some sources it is claimed that in 16th-century England, fingers would be crossed in place of the Sign of the Cross to ward off evils and ill health. (wikipedia.org)
The act of crossing fingers for luck or to ward off ill luck is a well-understood gesture in the UK and parts of Scandinavia, but less so in mainland Europe. (wikipedia.org)
It's believed that, in pre-Christian times , people would wish on variations of the cross (such as the Solar Cross ) in order to ward off evil. (refinery29.com)
Good5
This superstition is so pervasive that, even if you haven't intentionally physically crossed your fingers, you may have used the expression in conversation (probably when talking about something good you want to happen in the future). (refinery29.com)
As a symbol, the cross represents authority, unity, and holiness, and people have used it to invoke good fortune throughout history. (refinery29.com)
Similar to knocking on wood , crossing your fingers originally meant you wanted God's protection, and not just good luck. (refinery29.com)
Home Photos Freepik - Hopeful young man ancitipating news, cross fingers good luck Free. (pikdone.com)
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177. "In early Christian days, a believer confronted by evil or hostile influences implored the power of the Holy Cross for protection by twisting his middle finger over his forefinger and holding the remaining fingers down with his thumb. (wikipedia.org)
A median nerve block at the wrist provides anesthesia and analgesia to the palmar surfaces of the lateral two-thirds of the palm, the thumb, the index and middle fingers, and one half of the ring finger (see image below). (medscape.com)
News1
Home Local News Agriculture After a disappointing first cutting, Arkansas pasture managers cross fingers for the. (stuttgartdailyleader.com)
Sign5
Historically, the origins of this sign may be unclear, although it was likely propagated through the supposition of its likeness to the Cross of Christ. (wikipedia.org)
1998. Crossing fingers: This was a Sign of the Cross that early Christians could use to avert bad luck without attracting the notice-and wrath-of pagans. (wikipedia.org)
I have an orange middle finger and a pink peace sign. (candlehand.com)
I have a middle finger and a peace sign on my bookcase as art. (candlehand.com)
Making the cross-sign has long been thought to protect against evil or bad luck. (opjewellery.com)
Our Gold Plated Silver Mid Finger Cross Ring is a perfect ring to wear on its own or combine to make unique looks! (shoplauracantu.com)
Infection4
Tanta patients were more concerned about cross infection than other patients. (who.int)
Cross infection can be defined as the transmission of infectious agents between patients and staff within a clinical environment. (who.int)
The major route of cross infection in dental surgery is via infection through intact skin or mucosa due to accidents involving sharps, or direct inoculation onto cuts and abrasions in the skin [1,2]. (who.int)
Wearing of gloves by dental personnel has been advised as an essential element of cross-infection control in dental surgery [6-8]. (who.int)
Made2
Later, two people would cross each other's fingers (index finger over index finger) after one of them made a wish, and this eventually evolved into one person crossing their fingers on their own. (refinery29.com)
Why we cross our fingers while telling a lie has even murkier origins, but many believe this has to do with God, too. (refinery29.com)
Media1
Her brother, who has not been named, told local media: "My sister has given birth to a baby who has 26 fingers, and we are considering it to be the incarnation of Dholagarh Devi. (crossriverhub.ng)
Final1
True to the times we live in at the - fingers crossed - final phase of the Covid pandemic, the workshop was held in hybrid form with most participants taking part of the conference online and only a few on-site. (lu.se)
Makes1
This rustic finger crossed piece makes a bold statement, and will bring maximum character to your interior. (daqua.com.au)
Index finger1
Currently, PIP joint osteoarthritis is typically treated with arthrodesis of the index finger and silicone arthroplasties in the ulnar digits. (medscape.com)
Image1
JJ Shiplett gives us an intriguing take on his own material with "Crossed Fingers" , a mirror image of his "Fingers Crossed" album, released in March this year with the addition of a new song `Bluejay Highway' . (americana-uk.com)
Show1
50%, "so I'm keeping my fingers crossed [it will show that] patients can be withdrawn from the medications. (medscape.com)
Middle finger1
Referring to female genitals, it is comparable to the middle finger in American culture. (wikipedia.org)
Patients1
The studies presented here measured the in vivo tendon force of the flexor digitorum superficialis of the long finger during open carpal tunnel release surgery in ten adult patients. (cdc.gov)
Arms1
A Ghanaian refugee who almost died while trying to cross the U.S.-Canada border into Manitoba on Christmas Eve will lose his fingers, a toe and possibly his arms. (cbc.ca)
Year1
Mohammed is one of hundreds of refugees this year that have crossed the Canada-U.S. border into Manitoba between ports of entry. (cbc.ca)
White1
This magnet features our lucky crossed fingers design screen printed in white enamel onto green glass. (kikuhandmade.com)
Protection1
To "cross your fingers" or to "knock on wood" is to ask for favor, luck, protection, blessings, or a small wish to come true. (hellotalk.com)
Comment1
Don't forget to rate and comment if you like this cross tattoo on finger designs. (nailarttattoo.com)
Album1
The album doesn't present a re-imagining of the material on "Crossed Fingers" . (americana-uk.com)
Complete2
Request other players for the card you need to complete your set by imitating the exact position of fingers on your card. (staranddaisy.in)
Clinically, the malformation may present as a soft tissue or bony fusion, resulting in the union of the fingers characterised as complete or incomplete. (bvsalud.org)
Person1
The cross-contamination is the passage of microorganisms from one person or object to another 2 . (bvsalud.org)
Paper2
Spot the paper directly from whole blood or finger stick. (cdc.gov)
A questionnaire and a reactive-paper finger blood test were completed by 44 tobacco farmers. (who.int)