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Break a leg

A theatrical way to say "good luck" without actually saying "good luck," because it’s considered bad luck to wish someone good luck in show business. Instead, you wish them to "break a leg" so the opposite (success) will happen. Used not just in theater anymore, but for performances, interviews, and other high-stakes situations.
"Hey, your audition’s in 10 minutes—break a leg out there!"
by RealTalkDisco September 22, 2025
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Angry Bird Legs

A term describing the feeling of total numbness - or pins and needles in your legs whilst using your phone or other device (ipod etc) on the toilet. This happens when you rest your arms on your legs for added stability when playing a game or surfing the internet or facebook.
"what took you so long? you've been gone 20 minutes!".
"Oh yeah...i went to the loo and got angry bird legs".
by Olliepop October 26, 2012
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Leg someone up

Midland UK term to trip someone up by sticking your foot out.
Watch where you're sticking you're feet out or you'll leg me up.
If you sprawl around the tain aisle you'll probably leg someone up.
by Seabright February 26, 2023
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leg

nahhh broo I can’t jack her she a leg
by jfkrad March 9, 2022
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Cringe On Legs

'He's cringe'
'Cringe On Legs'
by XxJohnWeedxX August 20, 2020
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an arm and a leg

It cost me an arm and a leg to take my trip to Australia
by Woo ! August 19, 2016
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