break loose
Example Sentences
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I never have broken down to cry, but a part of that scar tissue breaks loose.
From Los Angeles Times
For the next five days, rescuing L.A.’s water lifeline became the DWP’s highest priority as all hell broke loose in Owens Valley.
From Los Angeles Times
“If any other prominent midsized banks go under and the deposits are not guaranteed, then all hell breaks loose.”
From Seattle Times
They frequently broke loose and Coast Guard officials concluded that a buoy tender could no longer safely navigate the bar to service them.
From Seattle Times
On Saturday, Truth Social users posted comments such as “all hell will break loose” in response to the possibility of Trump’s indictment.
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
