Image via WikipediaThough the real origin of the phrase ‘break a leg’ is debated, it is thought to be like this: In the days of the Globe Theatre, if an actor received enough curtain calls, s/he would be allowed to forgo the usual 5th position bow/curtsy, and actually take a knee, thereby breaking the leg line. Likewise, if money was thrown onto the stage they were allowed to break their leg to bend down and pick it up.
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