Phrasal verb
breeze in
Definition
phrasal verb. to walk into a place in a very confident, relaxed, and happy way.
phrasal verb. to enter a location with a casual, confident, or nonchalant manner, often suggesting a lack of concern for the gravity of a situation or the presence of others.
Examples
“She breezes in every morning with a coffee and a smile.”
“Even though he was twenty minutes late for the meeting, he just breezed in without apologizing.”
“The consultant breezed in, offering unsolicited advice with a level of confidence that bordered on arrogance, despite having no prior experience with our specific software.”
Examples
simple
“She breezes in every morning with a coffee and a smile.”
contextual
“Even though he was twenty minutes late for the meeting, he just breezed in without apologizing.”
complex
“The consultant breezed in, offering unsolicited advice with a level of confidence that bordered on arrogance, despite having no prior experience with our specific software.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “breeze in” in context.
Verb
01. breeze in and announce
“She would often breeze in and announce that she was taking the rest of the afternoon off.”
verb + and + verb
02. breeze in for coffee
“My neighbor likes to breeze in for coffee whenever she sees my car in the driveway.”
verb + prep + noun
03. breeze in late
“He had the audacity to breeze in late for the meeting without offering any apology.”
verb + adv
Adverb
04. casually breeze in
“The CEO would casually breeze in every Friday to chat with the junior staff.”
adv + verb
05. cheerfully breeze in
“Despite the gloomy weather, he would cheerfully breeze in with a smile on his face.”
adv + verb
06. suddenly breeze in
“We were halfway through dinner when my brother suddenly breezed in from his trip.”
adv + verb
Usage
usually describes a person's physical entry into a room or social gathering.
Teaching tip
the verb 'breeze' suggests the light, effortless movement of wind; help students visualize the lack of effort or stress in the person's movement.
Pitfall
He breezed in the room.
He breezed into the room.
while 'breeze in' can be used alone, if a location follows, the preposition 'into' is typically required for the destination.
Phrasal verb
Particles
in
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
breeze + in
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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