Break a leg?

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chibi

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Teachers, Could you please tell me why "break a leg " is an idom to wish someone luck? thank you very much.
 
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jamiep

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It comes from the theatre where actors tend to be superstitious and it is thought that saying "good luck" will actually bring bad luck.
 
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