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Knocking on wood, or to touch wood, refers to the apotropaic tradition in western folklore[citation needed] of literally touching/knocking on wood, or merely stating that you are doing or intend same, in order to avoid "tempting fate" after making a favourable observation, a boast, or declaration concerning one's own death.
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There are also variations for of this saying in different parts of the world.

Spain, it is traditional literally to touch wood after an event occurs that is considered to bring bad luck. Then there is Italy's, "tocca ferro" (touch iron) is used, especially after seeing an undertaker or something related to death.

If you know of something different or I wrote your's wrong, let me know.

Description
I'm about to go geeky here. Sorry. If you get it, you can not read what comes next. If you don't know what the title might mean and like learning stuff, stick around.

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Knocking on wood, or to touch wood, refers to the apotropaic tradition in western folklore[citation needed] of literally touching/knocking on wood, or merely stating that you are doing or intend same, in order to avoid "tempting fate" after making a favourable observation, a boast, or declaration concerning one's own death.
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There are also variations for of this saying in different parts of the world.

Spain, it is traditional literally to touch wood after an event occurs that is considered to bring bad luck. Then there is Italy's, "tocca ferro" (touch iron) is used, especially after seeing an undertaker or something related to death.

If you know of something different or I wrote your's wrong, let me know.