Another theory concerns British theater. After giving a good performance in ancient times, happy and satisfied audiences throw coins onstage to show their appreciation. Actors then come back onstage, kneeling down, to collect the money. And when they kneel, they are said to be "breaking a leg (line)" – when one stands erect, they have a straight leg line; when they curve their legs, the straight leg line is broken. Therefore, for actors to "break a leg", they have to have given a good performance.
"Break a leg" also denotes effort, as in "I may not get there in time, but I'll break a leg trying (to get there in time)". So "Break a leg, Yao", in addition to good luck, also suggests hard work, which Yao always gives, of course. Personally, however, when it comes to Yao, I prefer a plain nice "good luck" any time – the guy's had so many lower-leg injuries that "break a leg" just ceases to sound right. If Yao needs a break, he needs a good break.
Anyways, here are a few media examples of "break a leg":
1. Will Heather Mills McCartney 'Break a Leg'?
Bookies are taking bets on whether the artificial limb of Paul McCartney's soon-to-be ex-wife will fall off when she hits the dance floor March 19 for the new season of "Dancing With the Stars."
Bodog.com, an online gaming site based in Antigua, opened bets Monday on the fate of McCartney's prosthetic, heavily favoring "no," Reuters reports.
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