break one's lance
To take a risk or make a bold effort
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
break one's neck
to exert oneself greatly or take a big risk
break one's promise
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break open
To force something open or to start using something
break out
To suddenly start doing something or to escape
break ranks
To disobey or disagree with a group's opinion or decision
break reality
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break someone's face
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break someone's heart
cause someone intense emotional pain
break the back of
Defeat.
break the bank
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break the buck
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break the cycle
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break the deadlock
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break the fourth wall
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break the Internet
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break the mold
Do something entirely new and original
break the Sabbath
to disobey or disregard the Sabbath day's rules
break the seal
to start something that will lead to more of the same
break the story
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break the wheel
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break through
to succeed or make progress after a lot of effort
break up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
break wind
to pass gas from the digestive system
breath of fresh air
Something or someone that brings a refreshing change
breathe a sigh of relief
Feel relieved after a difficult situation
breathe a word
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
breathe down someone's neck
to closely supervise or monitor someone
breathe easy
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
breathe one's last
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
breed in the bone
A habit or trait is deeply ingrained
Brevity is the soul of wit (William Shakespeare)
Being concise is a key element of cleverness
brick and mortar
Physical stores or buildings, as opposed to online
brick in
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
brick in one's hat
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bride and groom
a newly married couple
bridge over troubled waters
To help someone during a difficult time
bridge the gap
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bright and early
Very early in the morning
bright lights
An exciting and attractive place
bright line
A clear and absolute distinction or boundary
bright side
The positive aspect of a situation
bright spark
A clever or ingenious person
bright young thing
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bright-line rule
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bring a knife to a gunfight
to be poorly prepared for a situation
bring a lump to someone's throat
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bring about
Cause something to happen or exist
bring back to life
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bring down the curtain
To end or conclude something
bring down the hammer
To take severe or decisive action
bring down the house
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bring forward
To move a scheduled event to an earlier time
bring home
to make something clear or relevant
bring it weak
to perform poorly or without enthusiasm
bring on
To encourage or initiate something to happen
bring one's arse to an anchor
to sit down or stop what one is doing
bring one's own hide to market
To take personal responsibility for one's actions
bring out in a rash
to cause someone to feel strong emotions
bring owls to Athens
to offer something to someone who already has plenty of it
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