break loose from (something)

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
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