“break a leg”
A theatrical expression used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "break a leg" in the video clips below.
Hear how "break a leg" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Emily In Paris, Gossip Girl, How I Met Your Mother 20 05, Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Mad Men and 2 more.
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Alexander Skarsgård & Stellan Skarsgård | Actors on Actors
“Break a leg.”
- Best of luck! … - Ow!
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TV ShowEmily In Paris
Emily In Paris — S04E08
“Break a leg.”
- Ladies, first position. You, out.
- Okay. … Em, what am I gonna do?
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TV ShowGossip Girl
Gossip Girl — S05E23
“Break a leg.”
Oh, God. He's here. … Whatever.
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TV ShowHow I Met Your Mother 20 05
How I Met Your Mother 20 05 — S01E17
“Break a leg.”
Thanks. Anyway, it's almost 11:00.
I should let you go. … OLDER TED: And so, as I sat at home,
waiting for the phone to ring,
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TV ShowIts Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia — S07E04
“Break a leg.”
We're starting, Dee. … Oh.
Play at 17:35
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TV ShowMad Men
Mad Men — S05E06
“Break a leg.”
I'll check in from the road. Get your stuff. … - Well, that's a disaster.- Don't listen to him.
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TV ShowMad Men
Mad Men — S05E08
“Break a leg.”
- Shoes, too?- Yes. … See you around.
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TV ShowMad Men
Mad Men — S05E10
“Break a leg.”
You're the first one who did. … Everyone's assemblingfor the announcement.
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TV ShowMad Men
Mad Men — S06E01
“Break a leg.”
Get some sleep. … Why are you eating?Sandy's coming over for lunch.
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MovieMarty Supreme
Marty Supreme
“Break a leg.”
You're disgusting. … No, I know, but I was out of town
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