"Holding my thumbs for you."

Posted by James Briggs August 04, 2005In reply to "Holding my thumbs for you." posted by David Burnett on August 04, 2005

What is the origin of the phrase, "Holding my thumbs for you."

The German eqivalent of 'crossing my fingers', ie wishing someone good fortune, is 'Daumen drueken' - holding thumbs.