Herbert Stein

(1916—1999)

U.S. economist

If it might break, don't go near it.

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break-in

[break-in] {n.} (stress on "break") A robbery; a burglary. * /We lost our jewelry during a break-in./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

break away

[break away] or [break loose] {v. phr.} To liberate oneself from someone or something. * /Jane tried to break loose from her attacker, but he was too strong./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

break-up

[break-up] {n.} The end of a relationship, personal or commercial. * /The break-up finally occurred when Smith and Brown decided to sue each other for embezzlement./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

take a break

[take a break] {v. phr.} To have a brief rest period during the course of one's work. * /"You've worked hard. It's time to take a break," the boss said./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Irish toast

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for the better

[for the better] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With a better result; for something that is better. * /The doctor felt that moving […]

go by the board

[go by the board] also [pass by the board] {v. phr.} To go away or disappear forever, be forgotten or not used. * /Tom had […]