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broken home

idiom
Meaning

A home in which the parents have separated or divorced.


Examples
SIMPLE

He grew up in a broken home.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher noticed the student was struggling and wondered if he came from a broken home.

COMPLEX

While society often assumes that children from a broken home will struggle, many grow up to be resilient and successful adults.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bring home

    To earn (money).

  2. 02

    bring home the bacon

    To have employment which provides remuneration to satisfy the basic needs of oneself and one's family.

  3. 03

    broken heart

    A feeling of grief or loss, especially after a failed romantic relationship.

  4. 04

    broken hearted

    Of a person, that has a broken heart.

  5. 05

    broken man

    A man who has suffered significant and enduring emotional pain as a result of a highly unpleasant or traumatic event.

  6. 06

    broken record

    Someone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance.

  7. 07

    broken reed

    Something or someone very fragile or unreliable.

  8. 08

    broken vessel

    A person who is destroyed or forgotten, or who feels flawed or broken.

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