The Question:
The practice in ancient Rome was to execute slaves caught when escaping. However, they had one way out. If they managed to enter a sacred grove in Rome and hug one of the trees there, their lives would be spared. What phrase in the English language arises from this practice?
The answer:
Touchwood.
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