break down (stop working) My car broke down, and I had to push it off the road. (fail to progress or be successful) Talks with management broke down completely. (lose control of your emotions) Ruby just broke down and cried when she saw the violence. (separate into parts) Let’s …
Read More »break away (separate) He decided to break away from the band and form his own group. (leave or escape from) Although he held her tight, she managed to break away. envocabulary.com
Read More »ask around (ask several people for information or help) I want to ask around to find out more about this guy. I don’t know, but I’ll ask around to find someone who can help. envocabulary.com
Read More »ask out ask someone out (to invite someone out on a date) She really likes you; why don’t you ask her out? She called me up last evening and asked me out for a drink. envocabulary.com
Read More »ask over (to invite someone to come to where you live) We should ask him over for dinner some time. I would ask him over for coffee, but I have to get up early for work in the morning. envocabulary.com
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