Break a leg!

Fig. Good luck! (A special theatrical way of wishing a performer good luck. Saying "good luck" is considered by actors to be a jinx.) "Break a leg!" shouted the stage manager to the heroine. Let's all go and do our best. Break a leg!

Break a leg!

something that you say to wish someone good luck, especially before they perform in the theatre

Usage notes: Some people believe that if you say the words 'good luck' to an actor, you will bring them bad luck.

(usually an order) 'Tonight's the first night of the play.' 'Is it? Well, break a leg!'

Break a leg!

exclam. Good luck! (A special theatrical way of wishing a performer good luck. Saying good luck is considered to be a jinx.) “Break a leg!” shouted the stage manager to the heroine.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Pherenike	-	Ancient Greek
Magdalena	mahg-dah-LE-nah (Polish), mahk-dah-LE-nah (German), MAHG-dah-le-nah (Finnish), mag-da-LAY-na (English)	Polish, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Spanish, Occitan, Slovene, Czech, Bulgarian, Mace
Harriet	HER-ee-ət, HAR-ee-ət	English
Tacita	-	Ancient Roman
Alf	[ælf]
Arnie	AHR-nee	English