The idiom "break a leg" is commonly used to wish someone good luck, especially in the performing arts, such as before a stage performance or a theatrical production. The phrase is believed to have originated in the theater world, where it was considered bad luck to wish someone "good luck" before a performance. Instead, actors and performers would say "break a leg" as a way of wishing each other success. The phrase is now used more generally to wish someone good luck or success in any endeavor, not just in the performing arts.
The exact origin of the idiom is unclear, but there are several theories about its origin. One theory suggests that it may have originated in the theater world, where it was considered bad luck to wish someone "good luck" before a performance. Instead, performers would say "break a leg" as a way of expressing the opposite sentiment, hoping that the performer would have to take multiple bows at the end of the show, "breaking" the line of their leg as they did so.
The exact origin of the idiom is unclear, but there are several theories about its origin. One theory suggests that it may have originated in the theater world, where it was considered bad luck to wish someone "good luck" before a performance. Instead, performers would say "break a leg" as a way of expressing the opposite sentiment, hoping that the performer would have to take multiple bows at the end of the show, "breaking" the line of their leg as they did so.
by idiomsallday February 20, 2023
by 6Stranger6Danger6 January 20, 2016
Rubbery legs when one has second thoughts about doing something dangerous, that they committed to (especially with much bravado, in front of their friends). Common among young males who haven't had enough to drink.
by go_1234 January 04, 2018
by rogerlevelle November 25, 2009
by Felix? It's me Acker March 23, 2021
A good set of notches is great for riding, typically found on country girls in the Deep South that dwell in deep water wrasslin gators. Careful! You think cock fights are bad, don’t get caught in a pair of leg knotches!
Stop her! She’s got him in a leg knotch lock!
Careful, those leg notches are rock hard… mmm
Love some hard notches..
Careful, those leg notches are rock hard… mmm
Love some hard notches..
by Theodore_R_Bundy January 21, 2023
cat sleeping.
me: oh how cute are you sleeping on the bed.
cat half asleep: sticked out a leg but vary sassy like.
me: wow thats a vary sassy leg on you.
me: oh how cute are you sleeping on the bed.
cat half asleep: sticked out a leg but vary sassy like.
me: wow thats a vary sassy leg on you.
by bananabean 1957 January 05, 2021