Break and Stand up

Break

Break verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.

Stand up is an antonym for break in begin topic.

Stand up

Stand up verb - To withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval.

Break is an antonym for stand up in topics: sit, erect, build.

Both terms in one sentence

  • Series / Coupling Can't say no to girls in bars, can't stand up to his girlfriend, and couldn't break up with his ex without assistance.
  • Light Novel / Schwarzesmarken Additionally, this is done to them to break their collective will, so as to not be able to provide a Hope Spot for anyone trying to stand up to the Stasi.
  • Climax Boss While it's a pathetically easy boss on any side, it occurs just after Gamma's Pet the Dog moment rescuing Amy, leading her to stand up for him and break the fight up, finalising his Heel–Face Turn.
    Source: Climax Boss
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