Breaking
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Naturally, he plans on doing something to correct this, since he is rightfully horrified by the ramifications of his actions... and freely acknowledges that correcting his previous "nice job breaking it hero" error will also ruin everything, destroying the current civilization and populace.
- Later, Superman's Soviet Russia drives America to ruin via embargo - being Superman, breaking said embargo is not healthy for one's life.
Source: Artistic License Economics -
In the time they lived in, a man breaking off an engagement with a woman reflected really badly on the woman, and could ruin her reputation for years.
Source: I Want My Beloved to Be Happy
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