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Meanings of break the thing in English

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Usage of break the thing in English
1
He couldn't bring himself to break the thing.
The Mammoth Book of Steampunk
2
I've even investigated myself a little, and now I want to employ some one to break the thing up.
The War Terror
3
Detectives were put on the case, and we found he was a 'faker,' and we took means to break the thing up.
Edison: His Life and Inventions
4
According to my calculations it ought to have been enough to break the thing up, if we could have spread the charge more.
Queen Sheba's Ring
5
Because we are wild, and like to break the things we play with.
Paths not taken
6
She stood there a moment, breaking the thing into pieces with her bare hands.
The Sleuth of St. James's Square
7
I think it's wonderful that you break the things as seldom as you do.
The Prelude to Adventure
8
I broke the thing to him on the way.
The Rainy Day Railroad War
9
I can't face her-unlessyou will help me by breaking the thing to her first.
Man and Wife
10
"You must stay out here till I break the thing to Xoa!"
When Egypt Went Broke: A Novel
11
One day-andhe has fantasized about this in great detail-hewouldn't mind going over there and breaking the thing's neck.
The lonely polygamist: a novel
12
"If you'll take my advice, you will break the thing off."
Three Men and a Maid
13
He breaks the things he is using; do not be in a hurry to give him more; let him feel the want of them.
Emile
14
"So if you could track down her origins, you might be able to break the thing wide open."
Crown of Slaves
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