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"KNOCK ON WOOD."
Submitter comment:
MRS. REESE ALWAYS ACCOMPANYS THIS SAYING WITH THE ACTION OF
KNOCKING ON THE NEAREST WOOD STRUCTURE.
Where learned: DETROIT
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 11-05-1972