break a sweat
Example Sentences
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When doing these, my goal isn’t to break a sweat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
Retail leaders say it will take years of gains in prescription sales before restaurants, weight loss companies and gyms break a sweat over these efforts.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 19, 2023
Delirium filled Lumen Field before the players could break a sweat.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 30, 2023
With the seasoned Rory McIlroy surging up the leaderboard with a record-tying performance, Scheffler didn’t break a sweat and kept the rest of the field at arm’s length.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2022
“I did not plan to break a sweat this early. What now?”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
