1. blow up : 1) explode; 2) be destroyed by an explosion
ex)
1) The terrorists said the bomb would blow up at 9 o'clock.
2) The car blew up but luckily there was nobody in it.
2. boil down to : be summarized as
ex) The problem boils down to a lack of money.
3. break down 1) go out of order, cease to function 2) lose control of one's emotions
ex)
1) John's car broke down so he had to take the bus.
2) The parents broke down when they heard the bad news.
4. break into - enter by force
ex) Burglars broke into the house around midnight.
5. break out - start suddenly
ex) Rioting broke out as a result of the strike.
첫댓글 Last night a fire broke out in my neighborhood, and a woman was burnt to death.^^
The only thing I know is that is seems to break down every day.