in culo alla balena

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “in the whale's ass”.

Interjection

in culo alla balena

1. (vulgar) good luck!, break a leg!

   Synonyms: in bocca al lupo!, (non-vulgar) buona fortuna!

Usage notes

• The typical reply to this interjection is speriamo che non caghi! (literally “let's hope it doesn't shit!”).