To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.
Hopefully; a self-directive to undertake the customary action to ward off bad luck.
To manage to say; to say while fighting back embarrassment, laughter, etc.
To handle or control (a situation, job).
To direct or be in charge of.
To achieve (something) without fuss, or without outside help.
To succeed at an attempt in spite of difficulty.
To train (a horse) in the manège; to exercise in graceful or artful action.
To handle with skill, wield (a tool, weapon etc.).
Manège.