get a break

Idioms  

1. Obtain a favorable opportunity; get special consideration or treatment. For example, The understudy finally got a break when the star became ill, or The new price is higher, but you are getting a break on service. [c. 1900] Also see give someone a break.

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Example Sentences

“I just feel like there’s not a chance for us within our day-to-day lives, to really get a break from technology.”

From Los Angeles Times

"May and June are supposed to be your recovery time - and you get a break at some point during those months - but you never have an actual holiday from it. You're curling 44 weeks a year, easily."

From BBC

“Once that storm moves through, we might still see lingering showers on Wednesday night but then we’ll get a break through Saturday,” Kittell said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Going to Celia and Stan’s. But I’ll be around on Saturday after noonish. If we get a break in the rain, we can play.”

From Literature

Meanwhile, those who rely on propane and heating oil will get a break, with prices falling as much as 4% according to EIA.

From Barron's

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