Meaning of 'Break the back of the beast'
What does the saying 'Break the back of the beast' mean?
Idiom: Break the back of the beast
Meaning:
If you break the back of the beast, you accomplish a challenge.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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