break off
American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms:
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break off
1.
Stop abruptly, as in The trade talks broke off yesterday. [First half of 1300s]
2.
Separate, sever a connection, as in The baby broke off the tops of all the flowers, or The new sect has broken off from the established church. [First half of 1500s]
3.
End a relationship or friendship, as in Mary broke off her engagement to Rob. [Mid-1600s]
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break off
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Definition: end activity
Antonyms: begin, start
v
Definition: snap off something
Antonyms: combine, join, mend
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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