WORDS WE NEVER QUESTION: BREAK A LEG

Send us Fan Mail Why would anyone wish someone a broken leg before a performance? In theater, “break a leg” means good luck. But how did an expression that sounds so unlucky become a tradition of encouragement? In this episode of Words We Never Question, we follow the footprint of this familiar phrase, examine the theories surrounding its origin, and separate documented history from popular explanations. It's a reminder that even the most ordinary expressions can carry extraordinary stories. Every phrase has a footprint. From Articulated Illustration — Where We See Things From Unusual Angles. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ARTICULATEDILLUSTRATION Support the show