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Break a leg!
Fig. Good luck! (A special theatrical way of wishing a performer good luck. Saying "good luck" is considered by actors to be a jinx.) "Break a leg!" shouted the stage manager to the heroine. Let's all go and do our best. Break a leg! See also: break Break a leg! something that you say to wish someone good luck, especially before they perform in the theatre Usage notes: Some people believe that if you say the words 'good luck' to an actor, you will bring them bad luck. (usually an order) 'Tonight's the first night of the play.' 'Is it? Well, break a leg!' See also: break Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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