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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
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Tinder break

Removing ones profile from tinder temporarily for any number of reasons not limited to cell data overages, starting a relationship or disappointment in local resources
I had to take a tinder break this week
by Myzgydd July 9, 2018
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Brereton Break

A process of introducing a half time break to any large meals to allow previous food eaten in meal to begin to digest. Named after founder Edward Brereton, the break can be named after the surname of who ever is taking the break, for example, Joe Bloggs could have a Bloggs Break
'You gonna finish that big mac?', 'ye once I finished my Brereton Break'

'I'm going to save my potatoes for after my Brereton Break'
by Joe Falk February 21, 2010
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school break

when your friend is retarded enough to not say summer break
by aidsmiester69 June 13, 2019
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Break up

Break up with your girlfriend/boyfriend and find someone else
I’m breaking up with you. You needa break up with them!
by Shelly Doghouse November 3, 2019
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Tolly Break

Another term for tolerance break

Used among weed smokers for a period of time where someone will not smoke any weed to not become desensitized
“How was the tolly break, Autumn?”
Pretty good, this bong is gonna hit though
by hennyhub August 12, 2020
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breaking bad

a show where people really need to fart but have to go away because its so bad it will break everything and will smell bad
a: hey where are you going?
b: im breaking bad
a: oh fuck
by Noodle654 October 1, 2021
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