break something in

break something in
break something in†
1. Lit. to crush or batter something to pieces; to break something down. •

Why are you breaking the door in? Here's the key!

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Who broke in the door?

2. Fig. to use a new device until it runs well and smoothly; to wear shoes, perhaps a little at a time, until they feel comfortable. •

I can't drive at high speed until I break this car in.

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I want to go out this weekend and break in the car.

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The new shoes hurt her feet because they were not yet broken in.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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