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phrasal-verb
break out of
sich aus einem negativen emotionalen Zustand befreien
Meaning
to free yourself from a negative emotional state
Example
He finally **broke out of** his depression after therapy.
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break out of comfort zone
etwas tun, das neu oder herausfordernd für persönliches Wachstum ist
Meaning
to do something that is new or challenging for personal growth
Example
To grow as a person, you must **break out of your comfort zone**.
phrasal-verb
break out of insecurity
sich von Selbstzweifeln und mangelndem Selbstvertrauen zu befreien
Meaning
to free yourself from self-doubt and lack of confidence
Example
She finally **broke out of insecurity** and started speaking publicly.
phrasal-verb
break past
eine Barriere oder Grenze überwinden; über etwas Schwieriges hinausgehen
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limit; to move beyond something difficult
Example
You have to **break past** your fears to achieve real success.
phrasal-verb
break past fear
Angst überwinden und mutige Maßnahmen ergreifen
Meaning
to overcome fear and take courageous action
Example
You can only grow when you **break past fear** and take risks.
idiom
break someone’s heart
jemandem das Herz brechen
Meaning
to make someone very sad
Example
It really **broke his heart** when she left him.
idiom
break the bank
zu teuer sein; sein ganzes Geld ausgeben
Meaning
to cost too much; to use up all your money
Example
Buying that car will **break the bank**.
idiom
break the chains
sich von Einschränkungen oder Begrenzungen befreien
Meaning
to free oneself from restrictions or limitations
Example
She wanted to **break the chains** of social expectations.
idiom
break the clutter
in einem überfüllten oder wettbewerbsintensiven Markt herausstechen
Meaning
to stand out in a crowded or competitive market
Example
A good tagline can help a brand **break the clutter**.
idiom
break the deadlock
die Blockade überwinden oder eine Situation beenden, in der Fortschritt nicht möglich ist
Meaning
to end a situation in which progress is not possible
Example
They finally managed to **break the deadlock** through discussion.
idiom
break the fourth wall
das Publikum direkt in einem Theaterstück oder Film ansprechen
Meaning
to address the audience directly in a play or film
Example
The actor **broke the fourth wall** to make the scene funnier.
idiom
break the glass ceiling
eine Barriere oder Einschränkung überwinden, insbesondere im beruflichen oder persönlichen Aufstieg
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limitation, particularly in career or personal advancement
Example
She was the first woman in the company to **break the glass ceiling** and become a senior manager.
idiom
break the ice
ein freundliches Gespräch in einer unangenehmen Situation beginnen
Meaning
to start a friendly conversation in an awkward situation
Example
To **break the ice**, I told a funny story.
idiom
break the internet
eine enorme Menge an Aufmerksamkeit und Diskussionen online verursachen
Meaning
to cause an enormous amount of attention and discussion online
Example
The celebrity's new photo **broke the internet**.
idiom
break the law
eine illegale Handlung begehen
Meaning
to commit an illegal act
Example
Anyone who **breaks the law** should be punished.
idiom
break the mold
etwas anders tun als die Tradition
Meaning
to do something differently from tradition
Example
She **broke the mold** by becoming the first female CEO.
idiom
Break the news
Jemandem eine wichtige oder schlechte Nachricht mitteilen.
Meaning
To tell someone important or bad news.
Example
He didn’t know how to **break the news** to his parents.
idiom
break the problem down
ein komplexes Problem in kleinere, besser handhabbare Teile aufteilen
Meaning
to divide a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts
Example
Let's **break the problem down** into smaller steps.
idiom
break the silence
nach einer Zeit des Schweigens zu sprechen beginnen
Meaning
to start talking after a period of silence
Example
He was the one to **break the silence** after the awkward pause.
phrasal-verb
break through
eine Barriere oder Einschränkung überwinden; persönlichen Fortschritt erzielen
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limitation; to achieve personal progress
Example
He managed to **break through** his emotional walls and trust people again.
phrasal-verb
break through barriers
Schwierigkeiten oder Hindernisse überwinden
Meaning
to overcome difficulties or obstacles
Example
She **broke through barriers** to become a successful engineer.
phrasal-verb
break through bias
vorurteile und ungerechte urteile überwinden
Meaning
to overcome prejudices and unfair judgments
Example
Training programs help employees **break through bias** in hiring decisions.
phrasal-verb
break through fear
starke emotionale Barrieren wie Angst oder Angst überwinden
Meaning
to overcome strong emotional barriers like fear or anxiety
Example
He finally **broke through his fear** and spoke in public.
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break through pain
emotionales Leiden oder Kampf überwinden
Meaning
to overcome emotional suffering or struggle
Example
She managed to **break through pain** and start a new chapter in life.