Third-person singular simple present indicative form of break one off

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of break one's back

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of break someone's balls

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of break someone's heart

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of break someone's back

(humorous, derogatory) To be very full of oneself. Often used as a sarcastic caution: "don't break your arm patting yourself on the back".

Ellipsis of sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that some mistakes are made or some sacrifices must occur.

(idiomatic) The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.

(idiomatic) The situation becomes chaotic or characterised by conflict or rage.