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Phrasal Verb: Break off

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Break off - Break a piece from something
Example:
She BROKE OFF a square of chocolate and gave it to her dog.
Notes:
- Separable [optional]
- International English
Break off - End a relationship
Example:
She BROKE OFF their engagement when she found out that he'd been unfaithful.
Notes:
- Separable [optional]
- International English
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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 7 phrasal verbs with 'BREAK'

- Break away
- Break down
- Break in
- Break off
- Break out of
- Break through
- Break up

 
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