break the spell

break a/the spell

1. Literally, to stop the effects of a magic spell, as in a fantasy story or film. My kids love this movie—it's about a group of animals working to break a spell on their forest.

2. By extension, to stop one from being charmed by or enthralled with someone or something. I was totally smitten with my date, until his sexism started to come out—that totally broke the spell!

break the spell

1. to put an end to a magic spell. The wizard looked in his magic book to find out how to break the spell.

2. to do something that ends a desirable period of figurative enchantment. At the end of the second movement, some idiot broke the spell by applauding.

See also: break, spell

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

break a/the spell
cast a spell
cast a spell on (someone or something)
literally
magic carpet
a magic carpet
sword and sorcery
wand waver
waver
steamy

References in classic literature

"If any labor of mortal might break the spell that binds these waters, this which I have but just essayed had done it.

"Wherefore, ye also mean that when he saith none can break the spell --"

Connecticut Yankee

Grose was the first to break the spell: she threw herself on her knees and, drawing the child to her breast, clasped in a long embrace the little tender, yielding body.

Turn Of The Screw

He was afraid that Sally by speaking would break the spell, but she said never a word, and he wanted to hear the sound of her voice.

Of Human Bondage

With a sudden determination to break the spell that was upon him, Will looked straight at Mr.

Middlemarch

I must not let him know this, for it would make him conscious, and so break the spell that binds him and me together.

The Little White Bird

As Carthoris moved through the forest toward the distant cliffs with Thuvia's hand still tight pressed in his, he wondered a little at the girl's continued silence, yet the contact of her cool palm against his was so pleasant that he feared to break the spell of her new-found reliance in him by speaking.

Thuvia Maid of Mars

The frightful vehemence of the man, now reaching its full height, so additionally terrifies her as to break the spell that has held her to the spot.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

It would save the men, the ship, break the spell by its medicinal virtue, make time of no account, the weather but a passing worry and, like a magic powder working against mysterious malefices, se- cure the first passage of my first command against the evil powers of calms and pestilence.

The Shadow Line

Somehow I seem to be afraid of any SERIOUS book--afraid of permitting any SERIOUS preoccupation to break the spell of the passing moment.

Gambler

Kalonzo said after he served as Vice President, it seems like a spell was cast on him but he will break the spell in 2022.

I'll be the next president after Uhuru - Kalonzo

When Princess Violet loses her knowledge of flowers, plants and herbs, Basil sets off on a perilous journey to discover the truth and find the mysterious Evergreen who he hopes can break the spell.

48 hours CARDIFF HOT LIST YOUR NEXT

Invent an angel and give her your seat at cocktail time and rush hour in this plaza with more benches than pigeons look then for a proper name for your fiction and pour it carefully over her hair avoiding a caress that might break the spell enjoy the fleeting moment your audacity proffers and do not open the newspaper nor consult your watch two sad and inappropriate habits in front of that cleavage with white wings who observes you meticulously as someone sharpening a pencil and discreetly raises her eyebrows when she uncrosses with that slowness that only they have maybe her name is Lola she has a mole a scarf and you will never see her again

A Little More About Her

Who can break the spell? Will the Beast ever be released from his curse?

48 YOUR NEXT HOURS; Princess as Prince as Nanny as Carabosse as Chester the MUSIC, THEATRE, COMEDY AND MORE ... FOUR PAGES OF LISTINGS START HERE

There they must break the spell and face the witches to make sure the world is a safe place again.

Begler, Pete: The Fearless Travellers' Guide to Wicked Places

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释义	break the spell break a/the spell 1. Literally, to stop the effects of a magic spell, as in a fantasy story or film. My kids love this movie—it's about a group of animals working to break a spell on their forest. 2. By extension, to stop one from being charmed by or enthralled with someone or something. I was totally smitten with my date, until his sexism started to come out—that totally broke the spell! See also: break, spell Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. break the spell 1. to put an end to a magic spell. The wizard looked in his magic book to find out how to break the spell. 2. to do something that ends a desirable period of figurative enchantment. At the end of the second movement, some idiot broke the spell by applauding. See also: break, spell McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: break a/the spell cast a spell cast a spell on (someone or something) literally magic carpet a magic carpet sword and sorcery wand waver waver steamy References in classic literature "If any labor of mortal might break the spell that binds these waters, this which I have but just essayed had done it. "Wherefore, ye also mean that when he saith none can break the spell --" Connecticut Yankee Grose was the first to break the spell: she threw herself on her knees and, drawing the child to her breast, clasped in a long embrace the little tender, yielding body. Turn Of The Screw He was afraid that Sally by speaking would break the spell, but she said never a word, and he wanted to hear the sound of her voice. Of Human Bondage With a sudden determination to break the spell that was upon him, Will looked straight at Mr. Middlemarch I must not let him know this, for it would make him conscious, and so break the spell that binds him and me together. The Little White Bird As Carthoris moved through the forest toward the distant cliffs with Thuvia's hand still tight pressed in his, he wondered a little at the girl's continued silence, yet the contact of her cool palm against his was so pleasant that he feared to break the spell of her new-found reliance in him by speaking. Thuvia Maid of Mars The frightful vehemence of the man, now reaching its full height, so additionally terrifies her as to break the spell that has held her to the spot. The Mystery of Edwin Drood It would save the men, the ship, break the spell by its medicinal virtue, make time of no account, the weather but a passing worry and, like a magic powder working against mysterious malefices, se- cure the first passage of my first command against the evil powers of calms and pestilence. The Shadow Line Somehow I seem to be afraid of any SERIOUS book--afraid of permitting any SERIOUS preoccupation to break the spell of the passing moment. Gambler Kalonzo said after he served as Vice President, it seems like a spell was cast on him but he will break the spell in 2022. I'll be the next president after Uhuru - Kalonzo When Princess Violet loses her knowledge of flowers, plants and herbs, Basil sets off on a perilous journey to discover the truth and find the mysterious Evergreen who he hopes can break the spell. 48 hours CARDIFF HOT LIST YOUR NEXT Invent an angel and give her your seat at cocktail time and rush hour in this plaza with more benches than pigeons look then for a proper name for your fiction and pour it carefully over her hair avoiding a caress that might break the spell enjoy the fleeting moment your audacity proffers and do not open the newspaper nor consult your watch two sad and inappropriate habits in front of that cleavage with white wings who observes you meticulously as someone sharpening a pencil and discreetly raises her eyebrows when she uncrosses with that slowness that only they have maybe her name is Lola she has a mole a scarf and you will never see her again A Little More About Her Who can break the spell? Will the Beast ever be released from his curse? 48 YOUR NEXT HOURS; Princess as Prince as Nanny as Carabosse as Chester the MUSIC, THEATRE, COMEDY AND MORE ... FOUR PAGES OF LISTINGS START HERE There they must break the spell and face the witches to make sure the world is a safe place again. Begler, Pete: The Fearless Travellers' Guide to Wicked Places
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