| Id | ESLPod_0983_WE_1640 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 983 |
| Episode Title | Breaking Bad Habits |
| Phrase | to break |
| Text | The verb "to break," in this podcast, means to stop doing something or to no longer have a habit: "Getting a lot of phone calls breaks Mia's concentration while she's trying to study." The phrase "to break (someone's) heart" means to hurt someone's feelings, especially by bringing the end to a romantic relationship: "James broke her heart and she didn't go on another date for the next two years." The phrase "to break the bank" means to cost a lot of money or to be very expensive: "Replacing the roof on the house really broke the bank." Finally, the phrase "to break the silence" means to make a noise or begin talking after a period of no sound: "Nobody knew how to break the silence after Karly's shocking announcement." |
| Topics | About You |
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