break loose

idiom

1

: to suddenly become loose : to suddenly stop being attached to something

One of the shutters broke loose during the storm.

2

: to get away from someone or something by using force or effort

The prisoner broke loose and ran away.

—often + from

The prisoner broke loose from the guards.

She wants to break loose from the constraints of her middle-class life.

Examples of break loose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Published on December 10, 2024 By Michael Van Runkle Lucid Motors Photo : Lucid Motors The Gravity lunges forward at supercar pace, yet the tires never seem to break loose or spin out. —Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024

The defense contends Penny held on because Neely tried to break loose at points and that the pressure on the man’s neck wasn’t consistent enough to kill him. —Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024

As Murray states, once Soto signs, all hell will begin to break loose in the baseball world. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024

Rulli’s call and Penn State’s blocking allowed Reynolds to break loose. —Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024