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Old 07-Nov-2004, 05:19
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What does "break a leg" mean? Please make a sentence for the phrase according to its most commonly used meaning.
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Old 07-Nov-2004, 05:45
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It means good luck! / do well!

here's is a web site explaining the origins of that phrase:
http://www.yaelf.com/aueFAQ/mifbreakaleg.shtml

ex.
Break a leg in your game today.
Don't worry about your finals tomorrow, you will do great. Hang in there and break a leg!
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thank you, Natalie27,that's a really great web!!!
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Okay, I wish you break a leg,Natalie27 vbmenu_register("postmenu_45777", true); !

but if you don't like it, I'd take it back!
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