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Break Start Crying Broke Heard Dog Injured Accident

The phrasal verb "break down" means to start crying. It is used when someone becomes so emotional that they start to weep.

Phrasal Verb: "break down" significa empezar a llorar. Se usa cuando alguien se emociona hasta las lágrimas.

Phrasal Verb break down
Definition to start crying
Examples - She broke down when she heard her dog had been injured in the accident.
- He found it difficult not break down as he was telling about his expreiences in the war.

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