The dog saw the open gate and made a break for it.
make a break for it
idiomTo attempt to escape; to flee; to run away.
When the guard turned his head, the prisoner decided to make a break for it toward the exit.
Realizing that the authorities were closing in, the fugitive waited for the cover of darkness to make a break for it across the border.
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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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.
Last updated April 17, 2026