in bocca al lupo

Italian

Etymology

Literally “in the wolf's mouth!”.

Interjection

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!”).