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  2. Break a leg - Wikipedia

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    Break a leg" is an English-language idiom used in the context of theatre or other performing arts to wish a performer "good luck". An ironic or non-literal saying of uncertain origin (a dead metaphor), [1] "break a leg" is commonly said to actors and musicians before they go on stage to perform or before an audition. Though a similar and ...

  3. Whenever We Wanted - Wikipedia

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    The cover photo was taken during the shoot for the video for the hit single "Get a Leg Up." The video was shot in July 1991; Mellencamp and Irwin did not see each other again until January 1992 when the Whenever We Wanted Tour pulled into New York City. They become a couple a short time later and were married in September 1992.

  4. List of catchphrases in American and British mass media

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    This is a list of catchphrases found in American and British english language television and film, where a catchphrase is a short phrase or expression that has gained usage beyond its initial scope.

  5. ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers for NYT's Tricky Word Game on ...

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    Connections game from The New York Times. Spoilers ahead! We've warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP ...

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    Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #486 on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Wednesday, October 9, 2024 The New York Times

  7. The Surprising Origins of 'Break a Leg'—and Why Performers ...

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    Some theater history buffs think "break a leg" might be a cousin of the German phrase "Hals- und Beinbruch," which means "neck and leg break." Others connect it to the Hebrew blessing "hatzlakha u ...

  8. Toi toi toi - Wikipedia

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    There are many theories as to the origin of Toi toi toi as an idiom. In folklore it was used to ward off a spell or hex, often accompanied by knocking on wood or spitting. One origin theory sees "toi toi toi" as the onomatopoeic rendition of spitting three times, a common practice in many parts of the world to ward off evil spirits.

  9. Here’s How Words Get Removed from the Dictionary - AOL

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