break a leg

/ˌbreɪk ə ˈlɛɡ/

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Type

Idiom

  • Informal

Meaning

  1. An expression used to wish a performer good luck before a show.

    • The director popped into the dressing room and told everyone to break a leg tonight.

How it's used

Said to performers before a show to wish them good luck without tempting bad luck.

Synonyms

  • good luck
  • best of luck