2. The verb “Break” is most commonly used in English with
a number of nouns as set expressions.
“Break a habit” - stop doing a habit.
I was not able to break the habit of telling lies.
“Break a leg” – idiomatic expression that means “good
luck”
To night’s your performance in front of an audience, isn’t
it? Well, break a leg!
“Break a promise” – not to do what you promised.
You should never break a promise.
3. “Break a record” – perform better than the previous
record
Rahul broke all his previous records in swimming.
“Break the ice – initiate social interaction especially in a
situation where people are being shy and hesitant.
At last a smile could break the ice!
“Break someone’s heart – to cause emotional pain or
grief to a person who loves you.
It breaks my heart to hear you are leaving me.
4. “Break the news” – to tell someone some important
news.
How to break the news to Rahul about his father’s
cancer.
“Break the law” – to fail to obey the law.
If you never break the law, you will never be punished.
“Break loose” - escape from a restraint or confinement.
The terrorist broke loose from a high secured prison.
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