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The A to Z English Podcast

A to Z Quick Tok 26 | Break up vs. Break down

Aug 23, 2023
Exploring the differences between 'break up' and 'break down' phrasal verbs, discussing emotions and scenarios related to breakups and the transition to being single.
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Quick takeaways

  • Break up is the end of a romantic relationship, while break down refers to an emotional collapse during or after a break up.
  • Break up can occur in different scenarios, including mutual agreement, one person's decision, or being dumped, while break down is characterized by negative behaviors such as crying, anger, and yelling.

Deep dives

Break up

Break up is a phrasal verb used to describe the end of a romantic relationship. It occurs when a couple decides not to date each other anymore due to various reasons such as arguments, disagreements, or growing apart. There are three possible scenarios in a break up: both parties mutually agree to end the relationship while remaining friends, one person decides to break up with the other, or the other person decides to break up with their partner. Getting dumped refers to the situation when someone breaks up with you, which can have a devastating impact. Overall, break up signifies the transition from being in a relationship to being single.

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