Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.
As the actors gathered backstage, the director shouted, “Break a leg, everyone!” before they took the stage for their opening night performance.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. To wish someone good luck.
The phrase "Break a leg" is a common idiom used in the theatre industry to wish someone good luck before a performance.
The origin of the phrase is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated as a way to ward off bad luck by wishing for the opposite to happen.