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  2. List of proverbial phrases - Wikipedia

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    Talk of Angels, and hear the flutter of their wings; Tell me who your friends are, and I'll tell you who you are [26] Tell the truth and shame the Devil (Shakespeare, Henry IV) The age of miracles is past; The apple does not fall/never falls far from the tree; The best condiments are authentic flavors; The best defense is a good offense

  3. List of catchphrases in American and British mass media

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    These are not merely catchy sayings. Even though some sources may identify a phrase as a catchphrase, this list is for those that meet the definition given in the lead section of the catchphrase article and are notable for their widespread use within the culture. This list is distinct from the list of political catchphrases.

  4. Theatrical superstitions - Wikipedia

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    Actors also avoid even quoting the lines from Macbeth before performances, particularly the Witches' incantations. Outside a theatre and after a performance, the play can be spoken of openly. If an actor speaks the word "Macbeth", or quotes the play, in a theatre other than in performance, they must perform a ritual to remove the curse.

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

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    On the night of a big show, actors believe that wishing someone "good luck" is actually bad luck. So, they flip the script and wish for something bad to happen, hoping the opposite will occur.

  6. Mark Cuban, J.K. Rowling, Oprah: 31 quotes about luck (and ...

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    St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, so we've got 31 quotes about luck--making your own, being ready when it arrives, even bemoaning its absence--from quotable people ranging from Marc ...

  7. 75 famous movie quotes every film buff should know - AOL

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    Test your knowledge with this comprehensive list of famous movie quotes from classics like "Casablanca," "Jaws," "The Godfather" and other memorable films. 75 famous movie quotes every film buff ...

  8. 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 ...

  9. 75 back-to-school quotes to inspire students for the year ahead

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    Happy back to school! Parents, teachers and students, find funny and motivational back-to-school quotes about education, learning and working with others.