make a break
Frequency: 6.77.9 per million words
to decide to separate from a situation or relationship
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Examples (10)
- His new work makes a break with the past.
- I wanted to leave but was nervous about making the break.
- After years of unhappiness, she decided to make a break from her marriage.
- The company made a complete break with its old business model.
- It's difficult to make a break from a job you've had for twenty years.
- He's planning to make a clean break and move to a new city where nobody knows him.
- The band made a break from their signature sound on their latest album.
- Sometimes, you just have to make a break from your routine to find new inspiration.
- The political party made a sharp break with the policies of its previous leader.
- If you're going to make a break, you should do it decisively and without looking back.