전체 | 어휘 | 표현 | 숙어 | 슬랭 | 콩글리쉬
미드/생활표현 | 사람/표현/명사
Break the back of the beast accomplish a challenge(도전을 성취하다): We have broken the back of the work.
Break the bank win more money than is available to be paid(도박에서) 물주의 판돈을 쓸어가다, 받을 수 있는 것보다 더 많이 획득하다): He got really thrilled when he broke the bank at Casino Niagara.
Break the bank cost too much(많은 돈이 들어가다, 파산할 정도로 돈이 들다): It only costs $ 20. That's not going to break the bank.
Break the ice get over any initial embarrassment or shyness(서먹서먹한[딱딱한] 분위기를 깨다): he is good at breaking the ice when he meet someone for the first time.
Break the news tell some information first(좋지 않은 소식을) (~에게) 처음으로 알려 주다): I'll break the news to Tom, I'm sure he'll understand. I hate to break the news, but I've lost my job.