have a mind to (intend or want to) I have a good mind to tell your father that you have been truant twice this week. He who has a mind to beat his dog will easily find a stick. envocabulary.com
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have a closed mind (to be unwilling to consider new ideas or opinions) David seems to have a closed mind, and he is not flexible about most things. It is very hard to argue with Jane. She has a closed mind. envocabulary.com
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break with (separate yourself from) He decided to break with some friends. (give up, not continue doing something) It’s very difficult to break with old habits, but not impossible. I decided to break with tradition and not celebrate Christmas. envocabulary.com
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break through (force to get through a barrier) Protesters managed to break through the barriers. (achieve success even though there are difficulties and obstacles) Scientists think they are beginning to break through in the fight against AIDS. envocabulary.com
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break out (start suddenly) A fire broke out in the kitchen during the night. The war broke out early in the morning. (escape from a place) Three men managed to break out of jail. He was caught while trying to break out. envocabulary.com
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