In bocca al lupo is an Italian idiom originally used in opera and theatre to wish a performer good luck prior to a performance. The standard response is crepi il lupo! or, more commonly, simply crepi!.

What is the meaning of In Bocca al Lupo?

The lucky way to wish good fortune is to say in bocca al lupo, which can be translated as “into the wolf's mouth.” Similar to the English expression “break a leg,” the “in bocca al lupo” metaphor compares any challenging scenario to being caught between the hungry jaws of a wild beast whose aim is to swallow both the ...

What does Crepi Lupo mean?

If someone says this phrase to you, the correct response is widely said to be crepi il lupo (may the wolf die), or simply crepi. Many people consider a simpe grazie or thank you as likely to reverse any good fortune.