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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2023 · 5 MIN

A to Z Quick Tok 10 | Break down and Break up

from The Fluent Mind ESL Podcast · host Jack McBain

In this Quick Tok episode, Jack explains the differences between the phrasal verbs break down and break up."Break down" and "Break up":"Break down" means to stop working or functioning, usually referring to mechanical or organizational failures. For example: "My car broke down on the highway.""Break up" means to end a relationship or to disperse a group of people. For example: "They decided to break up after being together for five years."These two phrasal verbs are commonly interchanged, especially in emotional contexts, but they have distinct meanings related to malfunction and relationship endings, respectively. It's essential to use the correct one depending on the context in which they are being used.Podcast Website: https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-tok-10-break-down-and-break-up/Check out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You can also comment on the episodes in our Whatsapp group or send emails to our email address [email protected] our WhatsApp group here: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Check out Jack’s course books here:http://www.darakwon.co.kr/books/listProduct.asp?pc_id_2=7&pc_id_3=29Send questions and comments to: [email protected]/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Tiktok: atozenglish1Instagram: atozenglish22Twitter: atozenglish22Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fluent-mind-esl-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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