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Ffarshadd Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
"break a leg" or "good luck"
i know "break a leg" is common in theater to tell an actor " good luck"
is it common using "break a leg" in conversation instead of saying "good luck"??
is it common using "break a leg" in conversation instead of saying "good luck"??
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It isn't very common. Just among actors.
- It isn't very common.
- Just among actors.
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It's not uncommon for me to hear it in connection with any kind of public performance, not just theater, but not for other events.
For example, you wouldn't tell a friend "Break a leg!" if they said they have a test coming up.
But you might if they had a speech to give.
For example, you wouldn't tell a friend "Break a leg!" if they said they have a test coming up.
But you might if they had a speech to give.
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