in bocca al lupo
/een BOK-kah ahl LOO-poh/ · phrase
good luck (lit. into the wolf's mouth)
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Esame domani? In bocca al lupo!
Exam tomorrow? Good luck!
Never wish an Italian buona fortuna before something important; it's thought to jinx it. Say this instead, and the proper reply is "crepi!" (may the wolf die).