She really broke the mold with her unique painting style.
break the mold
idiomTo depart from a traditional pattern; to defy convention.
Origin
disputed originFrom the use of molds to make multiple replicas of solid objects using moldable materials.
The new manager decided to break the mold by letting employees choose their own working hours.
By rejecting the rigid traditions of his predecessors, the young architect managed to break the mold and create a truly revolutionary design.
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big break
A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.
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break a leg
Good luck!; Do your best!; Said to someone wishing they perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.
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break a sweat
To put effort into something.
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break cover
To disclose one's real thoughts and intentions.
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break down
To give in or give up: relent, concede, surrender.
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break even
To neither gain nor lose money.
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break gates
To enter an Oxford or Cambridge college enclosure after the hour to which a student has been restricted.
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break in
To reach a state of functioning more smoothly through use or wear; to cause (something, or someone, new) to undergo this change.