Make a break for something/for it
phrase
To suddenly and quickly start moving towards something, often in order to escape.
As soon as the guard's attention was distracted, the prisoner made a break for the gate.
Often appears as...
- make a break for the door
- make a break for freedom
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To seize an opportunity or advantage immediately.
The player saw an opening and made a break for the goal.
Often appears as...
- make a break for success
- make a break for the lead
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To suddenly and quickly start moving towards something, often in order to escape.
As soon as the guard's attention was distracted, the prisoner made a break for the gate.
Often appears as...
- make a break for the door
- make a break for freedom
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To seize an opportunity or advantage immediately.
The player saw an opening and made a break for the goal.
Often appears as...
- make a break for success
- make a break for the lead
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Escape Intent
Used when someone intends to escape or evade a situation quickly, often with urgency.
The cat made a break for it when the dog got too close.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Action
Emphasizes a sudden, unplanned rush toward an objective, contrasting a gradual approach.
In the chaos, he made a break for the door.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Flair
Often adds drama or tension to a story, highlighting a critical moment of action.
When the alarms sounded, they made a break for freedom.
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