break it to
Upper Intermediate (B2)neutral
to tell someone something upsetting in a careful way
"Who is going to break it to Maya that the trip is canceled?"
Hear it in context
youbet on World Cafe | Studio Session & Interview
World Cafe · 0:55
BREAK IT TO ME.
youbet on World Cafe | Studio Session & Interview
World Cafe · 0:59
BREAK IT TO ME.
youbet on World Cafe | Studio Session & Interview
World Cafe · 2:19
Break it to me.
youbet on World Cafe | Studio Session & Interview
World Cafe · 2:23
Break it to me.
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ConnorDawg · 22:35
Hate to break it to you.