[break up] {v.} 1. To break into pieces. * /The workmen broke up the pavement to dig up the pipes under it./ * /River ice breaks up in the spring./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

break into

[break into] {v.} 1. To force an entrance into; make a rough or unlawful entrance into. * /Thieves broke into the store at night./ 2. {informal} To succeed in beginning […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

break in

[break in] {v.} (stress on "in") 1a. To break from outside. * /The firemen broke in the door of the burning house./ 1b. To enter by force or unlawfully. * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

break out

[break out] {v.} 1. To begin showing a rash or other skin disorder. - Often used with "with". * /He broke out with scarlet fever./ 2. To speak or act […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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James Thurber

(1894-1961) U.S. humorist All men kill the thing they hate, too, unless, of course, it kills them first.

Treeware

[Treeware] Hacker slang for documentation or other printed material.

eat humble pie

[eat humble pie] {v. phr.} To be humbled; to accept insult or shame; admit your error and apologize. * /Tow told a lie about […]

to heel

[to heel] {adj. phr.} 1. Close behind. * /The dog ran after a rabbit, but Jack brought him to heel./ 2. Under control; to […]

Fran Lebowitz

(1950--) U.S. writer Don't bother discussing sex with small children. They rarely have anything to add.

raise jack

[raise jack] {v. phr.} {informal} Make a noise, set up a clamour; start making a raw, an uproar, brawl. See: [kick up a fuss]

headbang

[headbang] {v.} To nod or shake one's head violently to rock music.

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