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Which term is used to wish a stage performer good luck?
In engish - Break a leg; In french - merde
Does break a bone mean good luck?
No, the expression 'break a leg' means good luck. "Break a leg" means "good luck" among show business people, but it doesn't mean "break a bone in your leg"; it means "take a bow" (by bending a knee).
How do you say good luck in aborigine?
It should still be "good luck" considering they still speak English in Australia.Im pretty sure its still good luck"Break a leg", or just "good luck" :)
Is break a leg an idiom?
Yes it is an idiom.. "break a leg" means "good luck".... if you want to know just watch the movie of high school musical part one... :P
What is the origin of the idiom 'Break a leg'?
This was stage talk in the theatre. The people who came up with this wanted to be superstitious and wish them the opposite luck, but really meaning the gook luck.
Which term is used to wish a stage performer good luck?
In engish - Break a leg; In french - merde
Does break a bone mean good luck?
No, the expression 'break a leg' means good luck. "Break a leg" means "good luck" among show business people, but it doesn't mean "break a bone in your leg"; it means "take a bow" (by bending a knee).
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.
How do you say Good luck with your show?
Break a leg!
What are alternatives to the phrase good luck?
Break a leg.
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".
Why do you wish a performer break a leg?
"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.
What is the meaning guess of go break a leg?
Break a leg" is a well-known saying in theatre which means "good luck".
How do you wish good luck to a theater TECHIE?
You tell them, "break a leg."
What is the traditonal way to wish an actor good luck?
Break a leg!
What word means to wish someone success?
good luck, break a leg.......
What are some other ways to say good luck?
Some alternative ways to say 'Good luck' in England are: Fingers crossed Be lucky Hope the gods are looking down on you Break a leg (usually said to actors before they are due to go on stage) Good fortune Wish you well Strongs Go get 'em and: 'all the best' Bonne chance in French (sounds like bon shons). Sterkte (Afrikaans for Good Luck) As a brief addendum, one tells an actor to "break a leg" because saying "good luck" to an actor about to perform is viewed as wishing them bad luck. The origin of the phrase is obscure, but the most common story is that an actor was profusely wished good luck before a show and during a stunt, broke his leg. The company and associated actors following superstition, would tell their fellows to break a leg to wish good luck as wishing an actor good luck could make them break a leg. Finally, if you are wishing luck to a hunter/soldier/fighter pilot the appropriate terms in English is "Good hunting".
