lucky break
A stroke of luck; a fortunate event, particularly of the sort that propels one to success, fame, etc.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Getting that job was a lucky break for me.”
“She was struggling to find work until a lucky break led her to an interview at a top company.”
“His career finally gained momentum after a lucky break, when a famous critic praised his debut novel in a national newspaper.”
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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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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026