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 19, 2023
Get the Break a leg mug.A territorial feeling when another girl try to get with your man, you feel 'leg pissy' and wanna mark your territory as blatent as a dog would.
by mush420 September 4, 2018
Get the leg pissy mug.by BigChedda420 May 8, 2019
Get the Bread Legs mug.by 2veedubs January 24, 2020
Get the Grow a leg mug.by Fckmendala November 6, 2017
Get the throwing legs mug.by Butterfly Warrior July 18, 2020
Get the Leg piece mug.by swerveoota November 7, 2020
Get the Lying Leg mug.