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break it to

VERB

instruct

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advise brief discipline disclose educate guide notify tell train tutor

STRONG

acquaint apprise brainwash coach counsel drill engineer enlighten ground lead lecture level pilot reveal school steer update

WEAK

break in clue in drum into give lessons keep posted wise up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal hide learn neglect

STRONG

deceive mislead

WEAK

ask

Example Sentences

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“I hate to break it to you,” Valentine says, “but nobody sings in real life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

“They’re 10 years old. Let them enjoy it, and break it to them later.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2024

“Every person now, you have to break it to them all over again,” Cushing said.

From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2021

I don't know how to break it to him but you don't have to imagine it.

From Salon • Oct. 6, 2021

I hated to break it to him, but this meeting was most definitely over.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin