Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing cross, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
keep your fingers crossed
CEFR A2To hope strongly that something good will happen.
Informal
dot the i's and cross the t's
CEFR C1to be extremely careful about every detail, especially paperwork
Informal