English Slang collection： break one's neck [释] to make the utmost possible effort; [例] Tommy's breaking his neck to make sure he has the scholarship next semester.; break one's heart [释] to disappoint someone; [例] You'll break your mom's heart if she knows you're on drug. break the bank [释] to require more money than is available; [例] Buying a new pair of shoes at a discount price won't break the bank.; break the ice [释] to make a start; [例] Go and say hello to her. She's probably waiting for you to break the ice. break wind [释] to expel intestinal gas; [例] Damn! The room smells shit. Did someone break wind?; break oneself [释] to back away; [例] You'd better break yourself of drinking.; breeze [释] to talk rubbish; [例] Don't listen to him. He's breezing there. |
