break away . break away or break loose {v. phr.} To liberate oneself from someone or something. Jane tried to break loose from her attacker, but he was too strong. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: B Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment