BraveSpeaking: BREAK: phrasal verbs

Phrase to get away from someone or something especially by using force or effort

breaking away
Go green! My horse is breaking away from the pack.

Verb suddenly stop working because of breakage or wear

broke down
My car broke down on the way to visit my friends.

Phrase to take in as much money as you spend

break even
I just bought this new bike, but now I have to sell it! I hope I can break even.

Phrase to use something for a period of time so that it becomes comfortable

break in
This trip will be a good opportunity to break in my new boots.

Phrase to begin to do or have something suddenly

broke into
You won't believe it! I was walking to work, when suddenly everyone around me broke into dance!

Phrase to become separated because of force or violence

broke off
The handle broke off my favorite mug. Maybe I can glue it back on...

Phrase to take something from the place where it is stored so that it can be used

break out
Summer is here and my room is so hot! Time to break out the fans!

Phrase of the sun: to shine through the clouds

break through
It's been gray and rainy for days! It's nice to see the sun finally break through the clouds.

Phrase to end a relationship with someone

broke up
Carla broke up with Jose. He was very upset when she told him.

Phrase act in a way that is different from a custom or tradition

broke with
Our family usually has turkey for Thanksgiving, but this year we broke with tradition and ate fish.