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It is an expression of encouragement typically given to performers before they go on stage. For example: "Good luck tonight! Break a leg!"
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Break a leg
verb
To perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.
synonyms
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"Break a leg," Mark.
"Break a leg!" I shouted to Ryan.
Break A Leg, Android.
Break a leg! Mary.
Break a leg, guys.
"Break a leg," Burton said to the actor, deadpan.
Break a leg!
Break a leg! Be confident.
Similar(3)
("Sounds like a blast. Break a leg, Doll").
They should only break a leg.
If you break a leg, you get a splint.
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