Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer suffered a fibula break while exercising, preventing him from traveling to Milan with the team for an upcoming game. The article explores the origins of the phrase 'break a leg,' which is commonly used in theater as a way to wish performers good luck, despite its seemingly paradoxical meaning. Various theories exist about its origin, from ancient audience clapping methods to specific practices in theater, all converging on the idea of encouraging performance and success.
Hainer broke his fibula while exercising on Sunday and is unable to travel to Milan with the team for tomorrow's game.
The most common theory refers to an actor breaking the 'leg line' of the stage... If you were to tell the actor to 'break a leg,' you were wishing them the opportunity to perform and get paid.
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