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Synonyms

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.

Example Sentences

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That will be the case in some ways, in that teams and drivers get a break from travelling to races.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

With average gas prices approaching $4 a gallon on Monday, one question for drivers is whether they’ll soon get a break from gas taxes.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Bargain hunters could finally get a break in 2026—if they know where to look.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

He said pitchers don’t get a break on the field the same way hitters do in the batter’s box.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2025

And every time it seemed as though Luma might get a break, another team-related crisis would surface.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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