WORDS WE NEVER QUESTION:BREAK A LEG

Send us Fan Mail 🎭 BREAK A LEG — WHY DO WE SAY IT? Imagine walking backstage before the biggest performance of your life, and someone looks you in the eye and says, “Break a leg!” Wait a minute. What did I do to you? Believe it or not, this unusual expression is actually a traditional way of wishing performers good luck. But where did it come from? And is there a documented origin, or have we simply accepted explanations that sound convincing? In this episode of Words We Never Question, we explore the fascinating theatrical traditions, competing origin theories, and unanswered questions surrounding the phrase “Break a Leg.” Because sometimes the words we use without thinking have the most interesting stories behind them. 🎙️ Words We Never Question Every phrase has a footprint. Presented by Articulated Illustration — Where We See Things From Unusual Angles. ▶️ Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tQuVHkqi5As ☕ Support Articulated Illustration: https://buymeacoffee.com/ARTICULATEDILLUSTRA Support the show