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Break a leg

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Meanings of Break a leg

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  • A way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.

Explanation of the word: Break a leg

'Break a leg' is a way to say 'good luck' to someone, especially before they perform or do something important.

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Translations for the word: Break a leg

hindi
एक पैर तोड़ो

Ek pair todo

पैर तोड़ो

Pair todo

तोड़ना एक पैर

Todna ek pair

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Break a leg

What does 'break a leg' mean?
'Break a leg' is a way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
How do you pronounce 'break a leg'?
You say it like this: 'brake a leg'.
Where does the phrase 'break a leg' come from?
The phrase 'break a leg' comes from the theater, where people wanted to wish actors good luck without saying the words 'good luck'.
What is the meaning of 'break a leg' in Hindi?
The phrase 'break a leg' in Hindi is 'शुभकामनाएँ' (Shubhkaamnaayein).