break a sweat
Example Sentences
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When doing these, my goal isn’t to break a sweat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
Angeleno Clay Holmes sort of understands what it is like to be a professional athlete — he supplements his income playing competitive poker — though he says he doesn’t really break a sweat doing it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2024
Retail leaders say it will take years of gains in prescription sales before restaurants, weight loss companies and gyms break a sweat over these efforts.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 19, 2023
In that time, Sikhanthat does break a sweat.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2023
“I did not plan to break a sweat this early. What now?”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
