break bread
Example Sentences
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“It was clear he had mastered how to build ties and create an atmosphere where people could break bread together and felt like they were getting access to him,” Stroul said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
We all have drinks before enjoying a meal and I bake bread for every guest to open up the conversation and literally break bread over conversations.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2024
In fact, he said there were "beautiful interactions" as the group from the mosque were able to "break bread" and listen to some people's concerns in "deep conversations".
From BBC • Aug. 5, 2024
Indeed, there’s seemingly no one with whom Khanna won’t break bread or, should things have gone sour, patch things up.
From Slate • Jun. 20, 2024
Once there, it would have been discourteous not to break bread with the banker, so Jon sent Satin off to fetch them food.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
