to break off
to break off: to terminate, to discontinue
Examples of TO BREAK OFF
- Venezuela broke off diplomatic relations, and Argentina withdrew its ambassador.
- Olivia and Alex were once engaged, but they have already broken it off.
to break off: to terminate, to discontinue
quite a few: many Examples of QUITE A FEW The journalist was about to tell quite a few secrets about the politician. There are quite a few problems with the presentation, and it’ll take a lot of time to fix.
to dress up: to wear formal clothes, to dress very nicely Examples of DRESS UP There are whole websites full of people who like to dress up their cats and dogs. On casual Fridays, we don’t need to dress up at my office.
to taste of: to have the same flavor as Examples of TO TASTE OF This omelet tastes of onions. Did you put any in? If you don’t cover that dish, everything in the refrigerator will taste of cabbage.
to get along: to make progress; to manage to live in a certain state of health Examples of TO GET ALONG Everyone is getting along pretty great and getting to know each other. She speaks little English, but Christa Nichols says they are getting along well.
to have to do with: to have some connection with or relationship to Examples of TO HAVE TO DO WITH Once the drugs were delivered to Mick, I had nothing to do with them whatsoever. What does your suggestion have to do with our problem?
stands to reason: to be clear and logical Examples of TO BREAK OUT The bandit looked in vain for the opportunity to break out of jail. The big conference broke out into small groups.