broken man
A man who has suffered significant and enduring emotional pain as a result of a highly unpleasant or traumatic event.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He became a broken man after losing his family.”
“After the company went bankrupt and he lost his life savings, he was a broken man who struggled to find hope.”
“The veteran returned from the war a broken man, unable to reconcile the horrors he witnessed with the quiet life he once knew.”
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all bedlam breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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all hell breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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be a man
To put up with something or take responsibility for it; to deal with something, such as pain or misfortune, without complaining.
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be one's own man
To behave independently without the influence of others.
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be the bigger man
To walk away from a conflict to prevent it from escalating.
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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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boldly go where no man has gone before
To break new ground.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026