Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-breaks
noun
/ðə breɪks/
Definition
A pause or interruption, often referring to something unexpected or an event that changes the course of things.
Examples
- Sometimes, you just have to roll with the breaks and adapt to the situation.
- Life can be unpredictable; when the breaks come, how we handle them defines us.
Meaning
The term ‘the breaks’ is often used to describe moments in life that can alter plans or expectations, especially in a surprising or unfortunate way.
Synonyms
- setbacks
- interruptions
- disruptions
- snags
