break the mold (of something)
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break the mold — I see mold I II put an end to a restrictive pattern of events or behavior by doing things in a markedly different way his work did much to break the mold of the old urban sociology * * * break the mold see ↑mold, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑break … Useful english dictionary
break the mold — to do something differently, after it has been done in the same way for a long time. She was the woman who broke the mold and brought new energy to the role of First Lady … New idioms dictionary
break the mould — to do something differently, after it has been done in the same way for a long time. She broke the mould by insisting on becoming a doctor instead of a nurse. A new TV show is about to be launched which aims to break the mold of the usual daytime … New idioms dictionary
mold — Ⅰ. mold [1] (Brit. mould) ► NOUN 1) a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens. 2) something made in this way, especially a jelly or mousse. 3) a distinctive type, style, or character. ► VERB… … English terms dictionary
mold — mold1 [ mould ] noun * 1. ) uncount a green, blue, or white substance that grows on food that is not kept fresh or on things that are not kept clean and dry 2. ) count an empty container into which you pour a liquid that you want to be the same… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
break — break1 [ breık ] (past tense broke [ brouk ] ; past participle broken [ broukən ] ) verb *** ▸ 1 separate into pieces ▸ 2 fail to obey rules ▸ 3 make a hole/cut ▸ 4 destroy someone s confidence ▸ 5 when people learn news ▸ 6 stop for a short time … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
mold — {{11}}mold (n.1) also mould, hollow shape, c.1200, originally fashion, form; nature, native constitution, character, metathesized from O.Fr. modle model, plan, copy; way, manner (12c., Mod.Fr. moule), from L. modulum (nom. modulus) measure, model … Etymology dictionary
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