break the record

Idioms  

1. Surpass a previous achievement, as in He was determined to break the record for the high jump . This usage is applied primarily to sports of various kinds. [1880s]

2. Move very fast, as in The lecture was so dull that we broke the record getting to the door : [Second half of 1900s]

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Example Sentences

“I think they’ll break the record,” Kerr said, before the Thunder’s 49-point blowout of the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday improved their record to 24-1, tying the Warriors’ start to the 2015-16 season.

From The Wall Street Journal

After scoring 24 points in the first half when Inglewood took a 57-32 lead, Crowe made two free throws on a technical called at the end of the second quarter, then made a three with 7:51 left in the third quarter to break the record.

From Los Angeles Times

In just the first two races today, 13 boys have achieved the feat to break the record!

From Los Angeles Times

The stock tumbled 20.8% in recent morning trading, putting it on track to break the record for a one-day selloff of 14.8%, which was set on Nov. 12, 2020.

From MarketWatch

Sofiane Sehili, 44, was arrested on the Russian-Chinese border in early September while attempting to break the record for the fastest endurance cycle from Lisbon to Vladivostok.

From Barron's