break it to
Example Sentences
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And I hate to break it to you, but everybody does some version of this – especially when it comes to Michael Jackson, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and other entertainment giants.
From Salon ● May 14, 2026
“I hate to break it to you,” Valentine says, “but nobody sings in real life.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2025
“They’re 10 years old. Let them enjoy it, and break it to them later.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
If you're running on Sunday, we hate to break it to you - there is a chance you're going to get wet.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2022
Wait until Mom and Dad got home and I had to break it to them that my finances were being audited.
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
