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Break a Leg

Part of speech: Phrase

Sense 1: Used as a superstitious way to wish someone good luck before a performance or event.

Usage example:

"Break a leg!" shouted the director to the nervous actors before the start of the play.

Sense 2: Can be used humorously to wish someone luck in any endeavor.

Usage example:

As my friend prepared to give a speech in front of a large audience, I jokingly said, "Break a leg, buddy!"

Sense 3: In theater slang, breaking a leg refers to giving an outstanding performance.

Usage example:

The actress really broke a leg in last night's show; the audience gave her a standing ovation.

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