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Can I say "break legs" to express little more strongly for good luck?

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Rebecca

No, you can't say that. It wouldn't be considered correct, and the meaning may not come across. But that would sound cool, honestly. If you wanted to express "good luck" strongly, you could add another encouraging phrase, such as "you've got this" or "you're gonna kill it." Ex: Break a leg. You've got this! Ex: You're gonna kill it. Now, go on and out and break a leg! Ex: This is the last performance of the week. Break a leg, everyone.

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