ihopeso Expression of positive thinking "With any luck" "It's my fervent wish!" "It'd be nice" 'God willing!' Wishful sentiment Upbeat words Optimistic comment Assenter's comment "We can only pray!" "Touch wood" "Knock on wood!" "If all goes well" 'Fingers crossed' "Let it be true" Wishful words Wishful reply "God willing!" Bit of wishful thinking "God willing" Unconvincing "yes" "With any luck!" "Fingers crossed!" "If only!" "Fingers crossed" "My fingers are crossed" Positive words Optimistic reply