break for

Meaning

1. Oxford36% of films

   to suddenly run towards sth when you are trying to escape

   Out there in the dark, make a break for it.

2. Editorial27% of films

   to pause what you are doing so you can do something else, especially eat

3. Editorial9% of films

   (of luck or a situation) to start going someone's way

In the movies · 8

• her neck will break for it.The Crucible2014
• Out there in the dark, make a break for it.Key Largo1948
• Maybe if I start something, you can make a break for it.Saboteur1942
• Well, that's a lucky break for your family.Leave the World Behind2023
• Take a break for a year or so.Sing Street2016
• Tough break for your dad, though.Get Out2017
• It's like spring break for adults.The Way Way Back2013
• Just take a break for a second.Arthur the King2024

Learn it in full scenes

• The Crucible2014
  • Parris Demands the Truth From Abigail
  • Ann Putnam Cries Witchcraft
  • Abigail Threatens the Girls
• The Way Way Back2013
  • Trent Rates Duncan a Three
  • Betty Welcomes the New Neighbors
  • Dinner at Trent's Beach House
• Arthur the King2024
  • Michael's Team Fights the Tide
  • Michael Hustles for a Comeback
  • Michael Pitches for the Dominican Race

From the same entry

• break away
• break down
• break down
• break in
• break in
• break in
• break into
• break off
• break off
• break out
• break out
• break out in