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break news to

Phrasal-verb Communication

Meaning

to share important or upsetting information with someone

Example Sentences

"He had to break news to his editor about the source backing out."

Related Expressions

pay up

to give all the money you owe, especially unwillingly

set out new goals

to define or start pursuing new objectives

filter through

to sort or screen information to remove unwanted content

motivate through

to inspire people by using something as a motivator

get together on

to meet and discuss something as a group

look out over

to have a view of something from above or a distance