The eerie belief behind saying "bless you" after a sneeze

https://www.dictionaryscoop.com/article/The-eerie-belief-behind-saying-bless-you-after-a-sneeze?x_title=0&utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=blog-race-20260718-1 We use phrases like "bless you" or "break a leg" every day, but have you ever stopped to wonder where they actually came from? Many of our favorite figures of speech are rooted in the old superstitions of our ancestors: fears, beliefs, and traditions that haven't quite faded away. Let’s uncover the fascinating, sometimes eerie, backstories behind 10 idioms we use all the time.