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break the news |
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break the news (to someone) to tell someone some important news, usually bad news. The doctor had to break the news to Jane about her husband's cancer. I hope that the doctor broke the news gently. break the news to make known new information Detectives broke the news to Mrs. Allen that her husband's body had been identified. Usage notes: usually said about information that causes sadness or worry How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I know the effect it will have when I break the news to her, but I am prepared with my remedy. Dearest Miss Briggs, break the news as your delicate sympathy will know how to do it--to my dear, my beloved friend and benefactress. He begged me to go myself to break the news to her. |
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