Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

clean break

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.76 in modern English

Syllables: clean break
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The complete termination of a relationship, or an exit from a situation.

Example Sentences

"He decided to make a clean break with his employer."
"I'm ready for a clean break with my ex-girlfriend."
"How bitter it is to be slowly separated from great friends! Far better make a clean break and remain in solitude—the natural climate for man."

Inflected Forms

clean breaks (plural)

Questions

What does clean break mean?: The complete termination of a relationship, or an exit from a situation.

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