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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.
See also: break, news

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
See also: break, news


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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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