Why do we say 'break a leg' for good luck when that's literally the opposite of

Why do we say ‘break a leg’ for good luck when that’s literally the opposite of what we want?

I’ve always found it interesting how we use certain phrases every day. The phrase “break a leg” before a show always made me wonder. It seems like a weird way to wish someone luck, doesn’t it? This saying doesn’t make sense at first. But, it’s very common in the theatre and other areas too. People…