Question

What does break a leg mean

Answer 1

The phrase "break a leg" is a common idiom used in the performing arts, particularly in theater and acting. It is a way of wishing someone good luck before a performance. The origin of this phrase is uncertain, but some theories suggest that it originated from the belief that saying "good luck" would bring bad luck, so the opposite phrase "break a leg" was used instead as a way of indirectly wishing success.