break new ground »
To begin excavating and levelling earth for a new building, or, originally, for cultivation.
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break off »
To end abruptly, either temporarily or permanently.
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break out »
To separate from a bundle.
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break rank »
To march or charge out of the designated order in a military unit.
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break someone's heart »
To cause a person to feel grief or sadness.
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break the back of »
To achieve the greater part of some project.
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break the buck »
Fall below the value of one dollar per share.[1].
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break the ice »
To start to get to know people, by avoiding awkwardness.
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break up »
To break or separate into pieces; to disintegrate or come apart.
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break up »
To dissolve; to part.
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break up »
To break or separate into pieces.
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break up »
To stop a fight; to separate people who are fighting.
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break wind »
To flatulate; fart; to expel gases generated during digestion through the anus.
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brick up »
To block by masonry, particularly using bricks.
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brickbat »
A criticism or uncomplimentary remark hurled at artwork or other recipient.
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