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break down
phrasal verb B2To separate an overall expense, bill, or budget into itemized details; to divide into smaller parts for analysis; to stop working or collapse
↗Break down in tears
phraseto suddenly lose emotional control and start crying profusely
↗Break even
phrasal verbto balance total revenues and expenditures so that there is neither profit nor loss; To balance expenditure and revenue such that there is neither a profit nor a loss.
↗break in
phrasal verbTo interrupt a speaker politely or interject during a discussion.
↗break into
phrasal verbTo enter a competitive market successfully, or to suddenly begin applauding or smiling.
↗Break off
phrasal verbTo abruptly end a relationship, negotiation, or business discussion
↗break out
phrasal verbTo begin suddenly and forcefully, such as an argument, conflict, or lively discussion
↗Break out in
phrasal verbTo suddenly become covered in sweat, spots, or light; or to erupt abruptly.
↗Break out of
phrasal verbTo escape or free oneself from a boundary, enclosure, or orbital path.
↗Break social taboo
phraseto violate an unwritten cultural prohibition, religious ban, or deeply rooted social convention
↗Break Someone's Heart
idiomTo cause someone profound sadness, emotional distress, or grief.
↗break the bank
idiomTo cost more money than one can afford or to completely exhaust one's financial resources
↗break the ice
idiom C1To initiate social conversation or relieve awkward tension when meeting people; To initiate conversation in a social setting to relieve tension and help people relax.
↗Break the language barrier
phraseto overcome the communication difficulties caused when people speak different languages
↗break the news
phrase B1to 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
↗break through
phrasal verbTo make sudden major progress or overcome financial barriers
↗Break up
phrasal verbto become inaudible or distorted on a phone or video call
↗Break up with
phrasal verbto end a romantic partnership, relationship, or engagement with someone
↗breakfast
word A1the first meal of the day, eaten in the morning the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.; the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning; the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
↗breakthrough
word B2a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development; A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development. A sudden, important development or discovery in research, problem solving, or any project. An important discovery or development that overcomes a barrier and achieves sudden progress. A sudden important development or achievement that makes progress possible. a significant or sudden advance or discovery
↗Breakthrough discovery
phrasea sudden, dramatic, and monumental advance or finding in knowledge or technology
↗breast
word B1either of the two soft protruding organs on the upper front of a woman's body; also the chest
↗breath
word B1the air that goes in and out of your lungs The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.; The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.
↗breathe
word A1to take air into the lungs and let it out again To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
↗breathing techniques
word B1Methods or exercises designed to regulate, control, and optimize breathing patterns.
↗Breathtaking view
phrasean astonishingly beautiful, awe-inspiring, or dramatic panoramic scene
↗breed
word B1a particular variety of domestic animal or plant with a distinctive appearance and traits
↗breeze
word A2a gentle, pleasant light current of wind; a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease a gentle wind; something that is easy to do or accomplish a gentle wind; a light and pleasant current of air.
↗Breeze through
phrasal verbTo complete or pass something effortlessly and quickly.; To complete, pass, or overcome a challenge smoothly and with minimal effort
↗Brevity Is the Soul of Wit
proverbExpressing ideas concisely and clearly is the true hallmark of intelligence, wit, and effective communication.
↗Brew up
phrasal verbTo develop, gather strength, or form menacingly, especially referring to a storm or crisis.
↗bribe
word B2A sum of money or other inducement offered to someone to influence their official conduct dishonestly.; a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal To persuade someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally, by offering money or gifts.
↗brick
word B1a hardened block of clay used as a fundamental construction block A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.; A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
↗bride
word A2a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
↗bridge
word A1a structure built over a river, road, or gap; something that connects two sides a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle A structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a river or road, for the purpose of providing passage.; a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle A structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a river or road, for the purpose of providing passage.
↗bridge the gap
idiom A1to reduce or eliminate a difference or division between two things
↗brief
word B1of short duration; concise in use of words; also a summary of information or set of instructions; a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task Short in duration; a summary of information.
↗briefly
word B1for a short duration of time, or in a concise few words
↗bright
word A1full of light; also smart, cheerful, or promising giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color Giving out or reflecting a lot of light; intelligent or cheerful.; Giving out or reflecting a lot of light; vivid in color.; giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color Giving out or reflecting a lot of light; intelligent or cheerful.
↗Bright and Early
idiomVery early in the morning, typically with enthusiasm and energy
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