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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

focus on growth

to pay attention to improving yourself

hand off context

to give background information with a task

catch up

to reach the same level or progress as others

move up the ladder

to get promoted or advance in one’s career

shake up

to make major changes in an organization to improve it

find over

to review or check something carefully