break bad
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌbreɪk ˈbæd/
break bad means: To start doing bad things or become involved in crime.
verb
TURN TO CRIMEC1
To start doing bad things or become involved in crime.
- He broke bad and joined a gang.
- The story follows an honest teacher who breaks bad.
- Why did she break bad after years of helping others?
GO WRONGC2
To become worse or stop going as planned.
- The deal broke bad.
- Things can break bad quickly when nobody checks the details.
- The evening was going well until it broke bad.
Questions about break bad
What does break bad mean?
To start doing bad things or become involved in crime.
What is break bad in other languages?
Türkçe: suça yönelmek · Español: volverse delincuente · Français: basculer dans la criminalité · Deutsch: kriminell werden · Italiano: darsi al crimine · 日本語: 犯罪に手を染める
How do you pronounce break bad?
It is pronounced /ˌbreɪk ˈbæd/.
How do you use break bad in a sentence?
He broke bad and joined a gang. The story follows an honest teacher who breaks bad.
Learn break bad while you read
LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.
Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad