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"Break a leg" is a phrase meaning "good luck" when said to a performer. It probably began as a result of a superstitious belief that wishing a person "good luck" is considered bad luck.

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What is the origin of Break a Leg for good luck come from?

It's bad luck to wish a stage performer good luck, so you therefore wish him to break a leg.


Which term is used to wish a stage performer good luck?

In engish - Break a leg; In french - merde


What does the term break a leg really mean?

In the theater," break a leg," is a well wish for a great show.


What is the traditonal way to wish an actor good luck?

Break a leg!


How do you wish good luck to a theater TECHIE?

You tell them, "break a leg."


What word means to wish someone success?

good luck, break a leg.......


How do you say break a leg in Swedish?

lit. bryt ett ben. ;D but that's "break a bone", so there isn't a particular "leg" bone is swedish. if you wish to wish a pal good luck, the swedish way of doing it is to lightly kick your friend in the buttox.


What does I wish that you break your leg mean?

it means you should shut the f**k up you t**t


How do you say break a leg in spanish?

literally "se casser une jambe" to wish good luck to somebody you commonly say "bonne chance !"


How do you wish someone good luck on a movie set?

I think the phrase you're looking for is, "Break a leg." ------------ 2nd answerer says: That would be correct, as it brings bad luck to wish for good luck. Therefore, performers tell other performers to "break a leg".


What does it mean when somebody says 'break a leg'"?

The phrase "break a leg" is a common idiom used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance or important event. It is believed to have originated in the theater world as a way to counteract bad luck by wishing the opposite.


How do you brack a leg?

There are many ways to break a leg. You can break a leg by falling down the stairs, or by being in a car accident. If you do break your leg, you will need to go to the hospital and have surgery.