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Kollokationer av 'Pay- Run- Break' & mer - Handlingar och Ögonblick (Paus)

Behärska engelska kollokationer med 'Break' som används för handlingar och ögonblick, som 'break a habit' och 'break a record'.

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Verb Collocations With 'Pay- Run- Break' & more
to [break] a habit

to stop or overcome a behavior or practice that has become a regular part of one's life

Ex: It's a gradual process to break such a deeply ingrained habit, but it's worth it. 
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to [break] a pause

to intentionally interrupt a moment of silence with a comment or action, usually to keep the conversation flowing or maintain the audience's attention

Ex: The host had a knack for breaking awkward pauses at dinner parties with interesting conversation topics. 
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to [break] a promise

to fail to fulfill a commitment or assurance given to someone

Ex: Breaking a promise can erode trust in a relationship, so it's essential to communicate openly. 
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to [break] a record

to set a new highest achievement or performance, typically in a competitive context

Ex: The world watched in amazement as the daredevil attempted to break a record by skydiving from the highest altitude. 
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to [break] {one's} fall

to reduce the impact or prevent injury when landing after a fall or sudden drop

Ex: He grabbed onto a branch to break his fall while climbing the tree. 
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to [break] {one's} vacation

to stop a planned holiday early and go back to work or home due to unforeseen circumstances

Ex: Due to unforeseen circumstances, they had to break their tropical vacation and fly home. 
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to [break] a journey

to temporarily stop traveling during a trip, often for rest or to explore a place, before continuing

Ex: To avoid fatigue during the long drive, it's a good idea to break the journey and take breaks along the route. 
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to [break] the news

to inform someone of important or disturbing information

Ex: Parents often have to find the right way to break the news to their children about major life changes. 
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to [break] the silence

to end a period of quietness or lack of communication by speaking, making noise, or taking action

Ex: She couldn't bear the awkwardness any longer and decided to break the silence with a lighthearted comment. 
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to [break] (the|a) spell

to end a magical or enchanting influence or to free someone from its effects

Ex: The villagers worked together to break a spell that had engulfed their town for generations, bringing them freedom at last. 
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to [break] out in a sweat

to suddenly start sweating

Ex: Working outdoors on a hot summer day, the construction crew began to break into a sweat, prompting them to take regular water breaks to stay hydrated. 
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to [break] out in a cold sweat

to get very nervous or scared

Ex: During the job interview, the candidate broke into a cold sweat when faced with a challenging question from the interviewer. 
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to [break] even

to reach a point where gains equal losses, resulting in a balance

Ex: The restaurant aimed to break even after a slow month of sales. 
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