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She ______last night trying to finalize the proposal.

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break one’s neck – try very hard.

Broke her neck

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The voters are worried about _____ issues like jobs and taxes.

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bread and butter - basic needs of life (food, shelter, clothing).

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He started the meeting by telling a joke. He was hoping the joke would _____

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break the ice – overcome formality or shyness with others.

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She ______ and told him that she was going to move to another city.

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broke the news

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They needed to _____ their engagement because she fell in love with someone else.

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Break Up

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