in bocca al lupo

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “in the wolf's mouth”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /imˌbok.ka.alˈlu.po/
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  • Rhymes: -upo

Interjection

in bocca al lupo

  1. good luck, fingers crossed, break a leg
    Synonyms: (vulgar) in culo alla balena, buona fortuna

Usage notes

  • The typical reply to this interjection is crepi il lupo! (literally “may the wolf die!”), or simply crepi! (literally “may it die!”).
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