break loose
Example Sentences
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But all hell did break loose in other ways.
From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026
Andreas Skov Olsen floated in a cross and all hell was about to break loose.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
As spring approaches, the sun warms the slopes and large ice blocks -- sometimes a meter long -- break loose.
From Science Daily • Oct. 16, 2025
Curry had 27 points on six-for-13 shooting from the field, but he didn’t break loose in a big way.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2023
A tall grandfather clock sat at the foot of the stairs, pecking away at the hour as if a crow trapped inside were trying to break loose.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
