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break

Definition 1 (verb)

become separated into pieces or fragments

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One peep out of you, and I'll break your nose.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 1
I can guess why you didn't break your neck to catch that bus back to Ridgeville tonight.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 2
You kill Johnny? I'd like to see you try. Why, he'd break every bone in your body.
Scarlet Street
Lesson 9
He'd break every bone in your body. Kitty.
Scarlet Street
Lesson 10
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Definition 2 (noun)

an unexpected piece of good luck

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Give me a break, somebody. I never got a square deal in my life.
Scarlet Street
Lesson 10
Won't somebody, somebody give me a break...
Scarlet Street
Lesson 10
Sometimes it's only the breaks, Larry. In the meantime...
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Lesson 5

Definition 3 (verb)

terminate

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Then would it be better to try to break the contact now, and not go... it's too late.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 7
At this stage I could never break the contact.
The Amazing Mr. X
Lesson 7
No, thanks. Let's break clean.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 10

Definition 4 (noun)

a pause from doing something (as work)

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The only thing you've got coming, kid, is a break.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 7

Definition 5 (verb)

force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

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Looks to me like someone had broken out instead of in.
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Lesson 7