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broken man

idiom

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


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  1. 01

    be a man

    To put up with something or take responsibility for it; to deal with something, such as pain or misfortune, without complaining.

  2. 02

    be one's own man

    To behave independently without the influence of others.

  3. 03

    be the bigger man

    To walk away from a conflict to prevent it from escalating.

  4. 04

    boldly go where no man has gone before

    To break new ground.

  5. 05

    broken heart

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

  6. 06

    broken hearted

    Of a person, that has a broken heart.

  7. 07

    broken home

    A home in which the parents have separated or divorced.

  8. 08

    broken record

    Someone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance.

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