English / phrase
break the news
B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to reveal, announce, or publish important or shocking news to the public for the first time; To disclose important, sensitive, or sorrowful information to someone for the first time
In context
01
The television network interrupted regular broadcasting to break the news about the sudden peace agreement.
02
Before deciding to break the news, the editorial team thoroughly verified the leaked documents.
Synonyms
Announce breaking news,reveal the story,report first
Antonyms
Conceal information,withhold news,suppress the story
Collocations
Rush to break the news,first to break the news,break the news to the public