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break a legverb
To perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.
Etymology: ; many unproven and widely debated theories exist. One of the most plausible is that it comes from הצלחה און ברכה through the heavy influence in the American theater, from Hals- und Beinbruch, perhaps a corruption of the.
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Break a leg
"Break a leg" is a typical English idiom used in the context of theatre or other performing arts to wish a performer "good luck". An ironic or non-literal saying of uncertain origin (a dead metaphor), "break a leg" is commonly said to actors and musicians before they go on stage to perform or before an audition. Though the term likely originates in German, the English expression is first attributed in the 1930s or possibly 1920s, originally documented without specifically theatrical associations. Among professional dancers, the traditional saying is not "break a leg", but the French word "merde".
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Break a leg
"Break a leg" is a well-known idiom in theatre which means "good luck." It is typically said to actors and musicians before they go on stage to perform. The origin of the phrase is obscure. The expression reflects a theatrical superstition in which wishing a person "good luck" is considered bad luck. The expression is sometimes used outside the theatre as superstitions and customs travel through other professions and then into common use. Among professional dancers, the traditional saying is not "break a leg," but "merde".
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Break A Leg in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Break A Leg in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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