Break a leg

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.

Goodluck on your street performance, break a leg!

by idiomsallday February 19, 2023

Break a Twenty

v. to fart, let one rip, poot, etc.

Shit, open the window, Jack just broke a twenty.

or

Get out the matches boys, I'm gonna break a twenty.

by captbeano March 19, 2009

break a square

a square is a general term used for smoking and "breaking" it, so happens to actually be smoking it.

Tim: Hey Pete! Let's go break a square.

by jayh0va217 February 25, 2010

break a tree

to go out socially on a week night with the intention of having one drink which unexpectedly turns into a large drinking session and renders you unfit for work the next day

I went out with Owen last night for literally one beer and ended up breaking a tree

by Jason September 12, 2003

break a bill

To earn over $100 in tips during a shift of a service industry job. Especially common among pedicabbers.

"Hey, where you at tonight?"
"Like $90 something... about to break a bill!"
"Hoooo! And it's barely even midnight. Keep hustin' and you'll break two!"
"Yeah dude, I'm in the zone and my fares are feelin' me."

by Stevie tha bricklaya February 26, 2008

break a leg

Often said to an actor before an audition by his/her mis-informed peers.
They belive that if he/she does break their leg they will be in a cast for weeks.
Idiots

1- Big audition today, wish me luck!
2- Break a leg
1- You're an ass

by Ashier January 6, 2010

Break a Lead

A wish of good luck offered to a writer. The term is to Break a Leg which is offered to an Actor. Break a Lead is rumored to stem from the ancient practice of breaking a piece of lead into a small chard suitable for writing.

"Break a Lead", the editor said to his reporter as he sat down to write his cover story.

by Sirius Caine July 21, 2011