Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
break into production
начать производство чего-то нового; начать массовое производство
Meaning
to start producing something new; to begin manufacturing on a large scale
Example
The country plans to **break into production** of electric vehicles next year.
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break into profits
начать получать прибыль после периода убытков или инвестиций
Meaning
to start making profits after a period of losses or investment
Example
After three years, the startup finally **broke into profits**.
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break into tears
вдруг начать плакать
Meaning
to start crying suddenly
Example
He **broke into tears** when he saw his old friend after many years.
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break into tech
начать работать в технологической отрасли
Meaning
to start working in the technology industry
Example
She worked hard to **break into tech** after finishing her degree.
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break language barriers
преодоление трудностей в общении из-за языковых различий
Meaning
to overcome difficulties in communication due to language differences
Example
Translation apps help travelers **break language barriers** easily.
idiom
Break like the wind
Двигаться или проходить быстро; иногда используется в шутку.
Meaning
To move or pass quickly; sometimes used humorously.
Example
He ran **like the wind** to catch the bus.
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break limits
выходить за пределы того, что обычно возможно или ожидаемо
Meaning
to go beyond what is normally possible or expected
Example
He **broke limits** by achieving what no one else dared to try.
idiom
break new ground
делать что-то инновационное или первооткрывательское
Meaning
to do something innovative or pioneering
Example
Their research **broke new ground** in medical science.
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break news to
делиться важной или тревожной информацией с кем-то
Meaning
to share important or upsetting information with someone
Example
He had to **break news to** his editor about the source backing out.
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break off
резко закончить; прекратить говорить или вести переговоры
Meaning
to end suddenly; to stop speaking or negotiating
Example
They **broke off** the engagement last month.
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break off communication
внезапно или намеренно прекратить общение
Meaning
to stop communicating suddenly or intentionally
Example
After the argument, they **broke off communication** for months.
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break off diplomatic ties
прекратить официальные отношения между странами
Meaning
to end official relations between countries
Example
The two nations decided to **break off diplomatic ties** after the border conflict.
phrasal-verb
break off from
временно прекратить делать что-то
Meaning
to pause or stop doing something temporarily
Example
She had to **break off from** studying to answer a call.
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break off relations
прекратить дипломатические или политические связи между странами
Meaning
to end diplomatic or political connections between countries
Example
The two nations decided to **break off relations** after the border dispute escalated.
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break off talks
внезапно прекратить обсуждения или переговоры
Meaning
to stop discussions or negotiations suddenly
Example
The two countries decided to **break off talks** after repeated disagreements.
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break off thoughts
резко прекратить негативные или тревожные мысли
Meaning
to stop negative or anxious thoughts abruptly
Example
Whenever you start overthinking, **break off thoughts** and focus on something present.
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break off with
разорвать отношения или прекратить общение с кем-то
Meaning
to end a relationship or stop communicating with someone
Example
After the big fight, she decided to **break off with** him for good.
idiom
break one's word
не сдержать обещание
Meaning
to fail to keep a promise
Example
Don’t **break your word**; people rely on you.
phrasal-verb
break open
освободить подавленные эмоции или чувства
Meaning
to release repressed emotions or feelings
Example
The movie made me **break open** and finally cry.
phrasal-verb
break out
внезапно начаться (для войны, огня, болезни и т. д.)
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
вдруг начать плакать
Meaning
to suddenly start crying
Example
She **broke out crying** when she heard the sad news.
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break out in
внезапно развить что-то на коже (например, сыпь)
Meaning
to suddenly develop something on the skin (like a rash)
Example
He **broke out in** a rash after eating seafood.
idiom
break out in a cold sweat
вспотеть из-за страха или беспокойства
Meaning
to suddenly start sweating due to fear or anxiety
Example
He **broke out in a cold sweat** before his job interview.
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break out in a rash
внезапно развить кожное заболевание
Meaning
to suddenly develop a skin condition
Example
She **broke out in a rash** after eating seafood.