break loose from

break loose from (someone or something)

1. Literally, to escape from physical restraints imposed by someone or something else. It was quite a struggle, but I finally broke loose from the handcuffs and ran for help. Now that she can walk, my daughter tries to break loose from me anytime I pick her up.
2. By extension, to become independent of the influences of someone or something else. I moved to Europe as a means of breaking loose from my controlling parents. Now that she has substantial private funding, the acclaimed director has broken loose from the mainstream film industry.
See also: break, loose

break loose from (something)

To physically separate from something. This phrase can be applied to both people and things. I had to chase my dog down the street after he broke loose from the leash during our walk. Those bricks in the yard must have broken loose from the chimney.
See also: break, loose
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

break something loose from something

to loosen a part of something; to loosen and remove a part of something. The mechanic broke the strap loose from the tailpipe. The bracket was broken loose from the wall.
See also: break, loose
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

break/cut/tear (something) ˈloose from somebody/something

separate yourself or somebody/something from a group of people or their influence, etc: The organization broke loose from its sponsors. He cut himself loose from his family.
See also: break, cut, loose, somebody, something, tear
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • break loose from (someone or something)
  • break away
  • break free
  • struggle against
  • struggle against (someone or something)
  • literally
  • thrash out of
  • thrash out of (someone or something)
  • breathe again
  • able to breathe again
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Chunks of earth periodically break loose from it, although the palace is not in any immediate danger.
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Icebergs are large chunks of ice that break loose from glaciers (rivers of ice).
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Genuinely taken with the young man from New Orleans, Hardin also regarded Armstrong as a rising star who needed to break loose from Oliver.
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