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  1. 26-Oct-2003, 22:58 #1
    Tdol
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    Break

    What's the difference between this and 'broken\split up'?
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  2. 27-Oct-2003, 06:03 #2
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    Re: Break

    Quote Originally Posted by tdol
    What's the difference between this and 'broken\split up'?
    I think the difference is transitive/intransitive. Broken off takes an object, while split up does not.

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  3. 28-Oct-2003, 00:00 #3
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    I'd agree- you 'break off' something- an engagement, and use the others when you're just talking about the people.
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