Common Mistakes : Break
verb
.BAD: The family broke just after he was born
.GOOD: The family broke up just after he was born
break up = stop being together as a couple or group
?Did you know that Carol and Richard have broken up
?Can you remember when the Beatles broke up
.DUBIOUS: The police had to break the door to get in
.GOOD: The police had to break down the door to get in
In an emergency situation, policemen, firemen, etc break down the door of a room or building
.If the door’s locked, you’ll just have to break it down
