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Sesquipedalian101 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Break (Phrasal Verb)

Should it be

1) Let's break off for lunch.

or

2) Break up for lunch.

or

3) Let's break for lunch.

?
  

Top answer

I always use the non-phrasal verb break for that. Let's break for lunch. I have heard the other two used to mean the same thing, but I don't use them for that idea.

— CalifJim

  • I always use the non-phrasal verb break for that.
  • Let's break for lunch.
  • I have heard the other two used to mean the same thing, but I don't use them for that idea.
  • CJ
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I always use the non-phrasal verb break for that.

Let's break for lunch.

I have heard the other two used to mean the same thing, but I don't use them for that idea.

CJ
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Thank you very much, CalifJim.

Would we hear a native speaker use the phrasal verbs in those ways?
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SelvakumarWould we hear a native speaker use the phrasal verbs in those ways?
Yes, but not very often.

CJ
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