BE example
I was just _____ __ leave when the phone rang
Be about to: I was just about to leave when the phone rang.
The thieves _____ ___ the house last night and stole our valuables
Break into: The thieves broke into the house last night and stole our valuables
to chase
Be after
stop working, usually machinery
break down
We're _____ of milk, can you pick some up on your way home?
Be out: We're out of milk, can you pick some up on your way home?
There was a riot at the prison, and several inmates managed to ____ __
Break out: There was a riot at the prison, and several inmates managed to break out.
be ill with
be down with
end a relationship
break up
I wonder what those kids ___ __ __ over there.
Be up to: I wonder what those kids are up to over there.
Burglars ____ __ and stole everything!
Break in: Burglars broke in and stole everything!
be in favour of
be for
lose control of feelings
break down
The movie is about to start, so let's get a move on and __ __ our way
Be on: The movie is about to start, so let's get a move on and be on our way
Let me _____ it ___ you gently... unfortunately you didn't get the job
Break to: Let me break it to you gently... unfortunately you didn't get the job
have come to an end
tell bad news to someone in a kind way
I need to __ __ now, as I have a meeting to attend
Be off: I need to be off now, as I have a meeting to attend
After years of hard work, I finally managed to ______ _____ and get my first book published
Break through: After years of hard work, I finally managed to break through and get my first book published
have ended a relationship or a job because you grew tired or annoyed
be through with
interrupt a conversation