The etymology of ‘break a leg’ is disputed, but some theories hold up better than others. In today's episode, we look at a handful of plausible explanations for how ‘break a leg’ became theater slang for ‘good luck’ and also bust a few etymological myths surrounding the idiom.
Episode 84: Break a Leg
Previous
Previous
Episode 85: The Proof Is in the Pudding
Next
Next