Question

big break Marry had her big break in 2011 and the phone hasn’t stopped ringing since.

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This expression refers to an opportunity or turn of events that leads to success. A big break is often used for people involved in the arts, to talk about one specific opportunity that led to their work being recognised and to them being successful.

Phrase/Idiom	big break
Definition	This expression refers to an opportunity or turn of events that leads to success. A big break is often used for people involved in the arts, to talk about one specific opportunity that led to their work being recognised and to them being successful.
Example	Marry had her big break in 2011 and the phone hasn’t stopped ringing since.

Big Break Opportunity Expression Refers Turn Events Leads