Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
they-broke-the-mould-when-they-made-someone
Idiomatic Expression
/ðeɪ broʊk ðə moʊld wɛn ðeɪ meɪd ˈsʌmˌwʌn/
Definition
An idiomatic expression used to indicate that someone is so unique or extraordinary that no one can replicate or compare to them.
Examples
- “When I met her, I realized they broke the mould when they made someone like her.”
- “He is such a creative thinker; they definitely broke the mould when they made someone like him.”
Meaning
This phrase implies that the person is one of a kind, indicating that their qualities, skills, or personality traits are exceptional and cannot be matched by others.
Synonyms
- one of a kind
- unique
- unrepeatable
