Id | ESLPod_0189_WE_0053 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 189 |
Episode Title | Getting Home Late from School |
Phrase | broke out |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "broke out" describes something that happens suddenly: "An argument broke out between those two drivers when they almost hit each other on the road." The event is usually something negative. "To break out" can also mean to separate someone from a group. The expression "to break out of a mold" means to be unique and not be like everyone else: "Everyone in my family is an artist. I want to break out of the mold and do something different with my life." Or, "This company broke out the mold to become a leader in their field." |
Topics | Education | Relationships + Family |
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