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phrasal-verb
break through barriers
superar dificultades u obstáculos
Meaning
to overcome difficulties or obstacles
Example
She **broke through barriers** to become a successful engineer.
phrasal-verb
break through bias
superar prejuicios y juicios injustos
Meaning
to overcome prejudices and unfair judgments
Example
Training programs help employees **break through bias** in hiring decisions.
phrasal-verb
break through fear
superar barreras emocionales fuertes como el miedo o la ansiedad
Meaning
to overcome strong emotional barriers like fear or anxiety
Example
He finally **broke through his fear** and spoke in public.
phrasal-verb
break through pain
superar el sufrimiento emocional o la lucha
Meaning
to overcome emotional suffering or struggle
Example
She managed to **break through pain** and start a new chapter in life.
phrasal-verb
break through to
hacer que alguien entienda tus emociones o punto de vista
Meaning
to make someone understand your emotions or point of view
Example
It took hours to finally **break through to** him and make him understand how I felt.
idiom
break up
terminar una relación romántica
Meaning
to end a romantic relationship
Example
They decided to **break up** after five years together.
phrasal-verb
break up with
terminar una relación romántica con alguien
Meaning
to end a romantic relationship with someone
Example
He **broke up with** his girlfriend after three years of dating.
idiom
Break with tradition
Hacer algo de manera diferente a lo que normalmente se hace
Meaning
To do something in a different way from what is usually done
Example
The couple decided to **break with tradition** and have a small wedding on the beach.
idiom
break your back
trabajar muy duro para lograr algo
Meaning
to work very hard to achieve something
Example
He’s been **breaking his back** to support his family.
idiom
Breaking new ground
Hacer un importante descubrimiento o innovación; hacer algo que nunca se ha hecho antes.
Meaning
To make an important new discovery or innovation; to do something that has never been done before.
Example
The new trade agreement is **breaking new ground** in international relations.
idiom
Breaking news
Nuevas e importantes informaciones reportadas inmediatamente
Meaning
New and important information being reported immediately
Example
We have **breaking news** about the election results.
idiom
breaking the deadlock
terminar una situación en la que no se está haciendo ningún progreso
Meaning
to end a situation where no progress is being made
Example
The negotiation team succeeded in **breaking the deadlock**.
idiom
breakthrough
un desarrollo o descubrimiento significativo o repentino; un logro importante
Meaning
a significant or sudden development or discovery; an important achievement
Example
The scientist made a major **breakthrough** in his research on cancer treatment.
phrasal-verb
breathe away tension
utilizar técnicas de respiración para liberar el estrés
Meaning
to use breathing techniques to release stress
Example
Take a few deep breaths to **breathe away tension**.
idiom
breathe easy
relajarse después de una situación estresante o peligrosa
Meaning
to relax after a stressful or dangerous situation
Example
After the pollution control laws were enforced, people could finally **breathe easy**.
idiom
breathe in
inhalar aire profundamente
Meaning
to inhale air deeply
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in** before you speak.
phrasal-verb
breathe in calmness
tomar respiraciones profundas para sentirse relajado y en paz
Meaning
to take deep breaths to feel relaxed and peaceful
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in calmness** and release your worries.
phrasal-verb
breathe into peace
inhalar profundamente mientras te concentras en la paz y la calma
Meaning
to inhale deeply while focusing on peace and calmness
Example
Close your eyes and **breathe into peace** to relax your mind.
phrasal-verb
breathe out
exhalar lentamente para liberar tensión
Meaning
to slowly exhale to release tension
Example
Take a deep breath and **breathe out** all your worries.
phrasal-verb
breathe out negativity
liberar pensamientos o sentimientos negativos mediante la relajación
Meaning
to release negative feelings or thoughts through relaxation
Example
Take a deep breath and **breathe out negativity**.
phrasal-verb
breathe out worries
exhalar y liberar mentalmente tu estrés y miedos
Meaning
to exhale and mentally release your stress and fears
Example
I take a deep breath and **breathe out worries** before bedtime.
phrasal-verb
breathe through
manejar el estrés o el dolor respirando calmadamente
Meaning
to manage stress or pain by breathing calmly
Example
When anxious, try to **breathe through** the feeling slowly.
phrasal-verb
breathe through emotions
calmarte controlando tu respiración durante momentos emocionales
Meaning
to calm yourself by controlling your breathing during emotional moments
Example
She tried to **breathe through** her emotions before responding.
phrasal-verb
breathe through fear
calmarse respirando lentamente durante el miedo o la ansiedad
Meaning
to calm yourself by breathing slowly during fear or anxiety
Example
When panic hits, **breathe through fear** to steady your nerves.