break a leg

Interjection

idiomatic

(idiomatic) Said to someone wishing they perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.

Japanese Meaning

演劇などのパフォーマンスにおいて、成功を祈るために相手に向けて使う慣用句。

Before she went onstage, her friends shouted, 'Break a leg!'

彼女が舞台に上がる前に、友達が「頑張って！」と叫んだ。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) Said to someone wishing they perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.

Go out there and break a leg tonight. Put on a great show!

break a leg!

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