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phrasal-verb
break through to
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
Meaning
to end a romantic relationship
Example
They decided to **break up** after five years together.
phrasal-verb
break up with
Meaning
to end a romantic relationship with someone
Example
He **broke up with** his girlfriend after three years of dating.
idiom
Break with tradition
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
Meaning
to work very hard to achieve something
Example
He’s been **breaking his back** to support his family.
idiom
Breaking new ground
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
Meaning
New and important information being reported immediately
Example
We have **breaking news** about the election results.
idiom
breaking the deadlock
Meaning
to end a situation where no progress is being made
Example
The negotiation team succeeded in **breaking the deadlock**.
idiom
breakthrough
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
Meaning
to use breathing techniques to release stress
Example
Take a few deep breaths to **breathe away tension**.
idiom
breathe easy
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
Meaning
to inhale air deeply
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in** before you speak.
phrasal-verb
breathe in calmness
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
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
Meaning
to slowly exhale to release tension
Example
Take a deep breath and **breathe out** all your worries.
phrasal-verb
breathe out negativity
Meaning
to release negative feelings or thoughts through relaxation
Example
Take a deep breath and **breathe out negativity**.
phrasal-verb
breathe out worries
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
Meaning
to manage stress or pain by breathing calmly
Example
When anxious, try to **breathe through** the feeling slowly.
phrasal-verb
breathe through emotions
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
Meaning
to calm yourself by breathing slowly during fear or anxiety
Example
When panic hits, **breathe through fear** to steady your nerves.
phrasal-verb
breathe through stress
Meaning
to manage tension or anxiety using breathing techniques
Example
When you feel pressure, **breathe through stress** slowly and deeply.
phrasal-verb
breathe through tension
Meaning
to use calm breathing to release tension or anxiety
Example
The best way to handle stress is to **breathe through tension** slowly.
idiom
breeze through
Meaning
to do something easily and with little effort
Example
She managed to **breeze through** the exam without any problems.
idiom
brick by brick
Meaning
to achieve something gradually and steadily
Example
He built his business **brick by brick**.