Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
break off with
Meaning
to end a relationship or stop communicating with someone
Example
After the big fight, she decided to **break off with** him for good.
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break open
Meaning
to release repressed emotions or feelings
Example
The movie made me **break open** and finally cry.
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break out
Meaning
to start suddenly (for war, fire, disease, etc.)
Example
A fire **broke out** in the kitchen last night.
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break out crying
Meaning
to suddenly start crying
Example
She **broke out crying** when she heard the sad news.
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break out in
Meaning
to suddenly develop something on the skin (like a rash)
Example
He **broke out in** a rash after eating seafood.
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break out in a rash
Meaning
to suddenly develop a skin condition
Example
She **broke out in a rash** after eating seafood.
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break out of
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
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**.
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break out of insecurity
Meaning
to free yourself from self-doubt and lack of confidence
Example
She finally **broke out of insecurity** and started speaking publicly.
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break past
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limit; to move beyond something difficult
Example
You have to **break past** your fears to achieve real success.
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break past fear
Meaning
to overcome fear and take courageous action
Example
You can only grow when you **break past fear** and take risks.
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break through
Meaning
to overcome a barrier or limitation; to achieve personal progress
Example
He managed to **break through** his emotional walls and trust people again.
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break through barriers
Meaning
to overcome difficulties or obstacles
Example
She **broke through barriers** to become a successful engineer.
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break through bias
Meaning
to overcome prejudices and unfair judgments
Example
Training programs help employees **break through bias** in hiring decisions.
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break through fear
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
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
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.
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.
phrasal-verb
breathe away tension
Meaning
to use breathing techniques to release stress
Example
Take a few deep breaths to **breathe away tension**.
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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.
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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.
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breathe out
Meaning
to slowly exhale to release tension
Example
Take a deep breath and **breathe out** all your worries.
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breathe out negativity
Meaning
to release negative feelings or thoughts through relaxation
Example
Take a deep breath and **breathe out negativity**.
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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.