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

Break a leg

Die!

your so annoying Go break a leg!

by teacher.Bah February 24, 2020

break a leg!

good luck!

"Remember, the show must go on! Good luck and break a leg!"

by Arminkshipper January 1, 2025

break a leg

means for: good luck

“Danny's family told him to “break a leg” right before he went up on stage.”

by sussy pie October 29, 2021

break a leg

they want you to get a cast in a movie but also want you to actually break a leg irl for rizz

yo bro, I hope you break a leg, that'll get you fizz dawg

by neva got give u up May 11, 2023

Break a Leg

In Shakespearean times, the poor people (groundlings) were known to be lowkey stupid, and drool in awe when excited. Because the groundlings were placed right in front of the stage and so damn slobbery, the drool would drip onto the stage. So if the actor was slaying, the groundlings would drool, resulting in the actor's inevitable slip and bone fracture.

They are loving your performance so much! Hopefully they'll drool enough that you break a leg!

by TurtleNugget912 May 11, 2025