knock on wood vs twit

knock on wood

verb
  • To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement. 

intj
  • Hopefully; a self-directive to undertake the customary action to ward off bad luck. 

twit

verb
  • To reproach, blame; to ridicule or tease. 

  • To ignore or killfile (a user on a bulletin board system). 

noun
  • A foolish or annoying person. 

  • A reproach, gibe or taunt. 

  • A person who twitters, i.e. chatters inanely. 

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