Break a leg! 祝你好運!

Audio: Break a leg! 祝你好運!

A Q & A of the Week programme about the phrase 'break a leg'.

"I have a question about 'break a leg.' I heard someone say 'break a leg' - I really want to know, where can I use this phrase and when should I use it?"

Wang Xi

If someone wants to wish you good luck in English, then you might hear the phrase 'break a leg'.

Breaking a bone in your leg is not a very lucky thing to do, so where does this phrase come from, and when should you use it?

Join Jen and Li as they explain the background of this theatrical phrase.

If you have a question you'd like us to answer, email questions.chinaelt@bbc.co.uk