Break a leg
의미: Good luck (especially in theatre)
A theatrical superstition where saying 'good luck' is considered bad luck, so performers wish each other harm instead. Now used broadly for any performance or important event.
예문
- Break a leg tonight! 今晚好好表现！祝你成功！¡mucha mierda esta noche!今夜は成功を祈る！오늘 밤 행운을 빌어!
- You've got your big presentation—break a leg! 你有重要演讲，祝你成功！tienes tu gran presentación, ¡mucha mierda!大事なプレゼンがあるんだね。うまくいくように！중요한 발표가 있구나—잘 되길 바라!
- Break a leg out there. 在舞台上好好加油mucha mierda ahí fuera舞台で頑張って무대에서 잘 해!
발음
/breɪk ə leɡ/
사용 가이드
맥락: theatre, performance, important events
어조: encouraging, theatrical
✓ 올바른 표현
- Break a leg!祝你成功！¡mucha mierda!頑張って！행운을 빌어!
- Break a leg tonight今晚祝你顺利mucha mierda esta noche今夜は頑張って오늘 밤 잘 해!
✗ 잘못된 표현
- Originally theatrical but now broader原本是戏剧用语，但现在使用范围更广Originalmente teatral pero ahora de uso más amplio元々は演劇用語だが、今はより広く使われる원래 연극 용어였지만 지금은 더 넓게 쓰임
흔한 실수
- Taking it literally
기원과 역사
Theatre superstition, possibly from the idea that wishing someone good luck would tempt fate. Various theories exist: from the German 'Hals- und Beinbruch' (neck and leg break), or from actors 'breaking the leg line' (crossing onto stage).
어원: Theatre superstition, origins debated
최초 기록: American theatre, early 20th century
문화적 배경
Era: Early 20th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Theatre tradition; Common well-wishing
Regional notes: Universal but especially theatre culture.
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