Break fresh ground
- deal with something in a new way
The researchers were able to break fresh ground in their search for a cancer cure.
Break the bank
- win all the money at a casino gambling table
He didn't really break the bank but he did win a lot of money.
Break the ice
- relax and start a conversation in a formal situation
Nobody was enjoying the party until the host finally was able to break the ice.
Break the news
- tell some information first
He is planning to break the news to her about his transfer tomorrow.
Break up (with someone)
- stop a relationship
This week I broke up with my girlfrined.
Bring someone into line
- make someone agree with you
He brought his partners into line about his new proposal.
Bring something on
- cause to develop rapidly
Lets work harder from today to bring on some more business.
Bring the house down
- much laughter and high applause in the audience
David Beckham brought down the house with his golden goal.
Bring to mind
- something to be remembered
His perfectly toned body brought to mind the body of Arnold Schwarzenneger.
Bring up
- mention for attention
He brought up an idea for change when everybody else had accepted the circumstances.
Bring up
- raise or care for a child
My parents brought me up in
Bring up the rear
- to be last in the line
My brother brought up the rear in exam results in his school.
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