rabbit's foot
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rabbit's foot
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20
Example Sentences
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“I gotta find a rabbit’s foot somewhere,” Dickert said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 8, 2023
“There’s no question that I’m rubbing a rabbit’s foot right now.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 14, 2020
Or him walking around with a giant rabbit's foot:
From Golf Digest ● Sep. 3, 2019
In shadier spots, she raises hellebores, philodendron, rabbit's foot ferns, bromeliads and orchids.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2015
Basta was still standing on the stairs, playing with the rabbit’s foot he wore around his neck as a lucky charm.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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