According to the Cambridge Idioms Dictionary, “Break a leg!” is something you say to wish someone good luck, especially before they perform in the theatre. Although there are many theories, the derivation of this term is unclear. The expression reflects a theatrical superstition that wishing a person “good luck” is actually considered bad luck. But is it really bad luck if you “break a leg?”
In this month’s edition, we feature articles from eight different countries Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Israel, UK and US. Please let us know what you think of the articles and if you have suggestions for how we can improve our content. As always, we thank you for you readership and look forward to your comments and suggestions.