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
I hate to break it to you, but fish aren’t immortal.
From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2023
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
“I hate to break it to you, but Marten’s headed this way.”
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
