Italian Expression · Intermediate
in bocca al lupo
good luck
Pronunciation: in BOK-ka al LOO-po
Meaning
Literally 'in the wolf's mouth' — Italian way to say good luck.
Example
Esame domani! In bocca al lupo!
Exam tomorrow! Good luck!
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice in bocca al lupo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Italian expression.