Question 123
MediumOriginal questionChoose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb in capitals.
When she heard that her dog had died, she BROKE DOWN.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
A person who breaks down loses control of their feelings and starts crying.
Worth noting
Stopped working is the meaning for machines, not people.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "break down"
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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