G’day, you mob! Welcome back to another ripper episode of Aussie English, the go-to place for all things fair dinkum in the Aussie language department. I’m your mate, Pete, and today, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of the expression ‘Knock On Wood‘ – unraveling its meaning, its roots, and when to chuck it in a yarn.

But before that, I’ll catch you up on my chaos-filled day, juggling the kids’ daycare drop-offs and sneaking in a sneaky arvo nap. Parenting, am I right? Plus, I’ve got a top-notch Q&A on ‘Bring It On’, throwing shade at challenges like a true blue Aussie.

What’s a good yarn without a laugh? So, I’ll crack ya up with a cake joke that’s sure to have you spitting out your cuppa. Then, it’s on to ‘Sissy’ – an Aussie horror flick snippet for your ears to feast on. Can you decipher the lines?

But here’s the kicker! I’ll break down ‘Knock On Wood’ with real-deal examples. From hoping for good health to dating woes and houseplant catastrophes, I’ll show ya when to knock on wood for good luck.

Don’t forget the most crucial part – I’ll have you practising your Aussie twang with a ripper pronunciation exercise. ‘Did I’, ‘Did you’ – we’ll nail those pronouns and connected speech.

So, grab your cuppa, settle in, and join me for another fair-dinkum, dinky-di episode of Aussie English. You beaut!

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