Break and Take off

Break

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

Take off and break are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Take off" instead a verb "Break".

Take off

Take off verb - To leave a place often for another.

Break and take off are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Break" instead a verb "Take off".

Both terms in one sentence

  • Scary Shiny Glasses If the symbolism is particularly ham-handed, you can even expect the glasses to be non-prescription lenses, easy to break or take off during a moment of epiphany — or death.
  • Video Game / Demon's Souls They don't hurt a lot, but if you block it, expect it to take off about 3/4ths of your stamina bar, if not completely guard break it.
  • Series / Chasing Life Workaholic: April is extremely dedicated to her job, and is very upset when she realizes that her treatments will necessitate a medical break just as her career is starting to take off.
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