Break in
Break in verb - To enter a house or building by force usually with illegal intent.
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Mercy Kill: It's implied that Ernie is getting ready to do this to Tina when Freddy has them both cornered in the attic and is about to break in.
- Quip to Black: After Katie and Sadie ungently "persuade" Chris to let them be on the same team, Noah says, "Hell hath no fury like BFFs scorned." A break in the filming ensues so Chris can be made camera ready again.
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