break it up
To stop a fight, especially a physical altercation. Often used an imperative addressing those fighting. Whoa, break it up, you two! When the teacher saw the two boys shove each other, she came running over to try to break it up. Just let the them fight, refs! Don't break it up!
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Break it up!
Stop fighting!; Stop arguing! (Fixed order.) Tom: I'm going to break your neck! Bill: I'm going to mash in your face first! Bob: All right, you two, break it up! When the police officer saw the boys fighting, he came over and hollered, "Break it up! You want me to arrest you?"
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Break it up!
exclam. Stop it! (An order to two or more people to stop doing something, such as fighting.) All right you two, break it up!
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