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Andy
what is meant by toccare ferro?
May 13, 2009 4:48 PM
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hi andy! in italy we say "tocca ferro/toccare ferro" that literally means "touch iron(something made of iron) but the real meaning for english people is "knock on wood!" or "touch wood",to avoid bringing bad luck!! ciao!!
May 13, 2009
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Andy
Language Skills
English, French, German, Italian
Learning Language
French, German, Italian
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