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What has always been at the heart of film making was the value of a script. It was really the writer who could make or break a film. But as we all know, the writer has always been at the bottom of the creative heap.
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

Meaning of "make or break" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MAKE OR BREAK

make or break play
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAKE OR BREAK

make of
make off
make off with
make one´s blood boil
make one´s blood run cold
make one´s flesh creep
make one´s marble good
make one´s mark
make one´s move
make one´s peace with
make one´s way
make oneself scarce
make out
make over
make peace
make position
make ready
make sail
make sense
make short shrift of

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAKE OR BREAK

break
career break
city break
coffee break
daybreak
firebreak
freak
heartbreak
jailbreak
leg break
lucky break
lunch break
make-or-break
mini-break
newsbreak
outbreak
price break
service break
tax break
tea break
tie-break

Synonyms and antonyms of make or break in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «make or break» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAKE OR BREAK

Find out the translation of make or break to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of make or break from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «make or break» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

创造或打破
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hacer o deshacer
570 millions of speakers

English

make or break
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बनाने या तोड़ने
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حياة أو موت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сделать перерыв или
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fazer ou quebrar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তৈরি বা বিরতি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

faire ou défaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Membuat atau memecahkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pause machen oder
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

作るか、または壊す
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

만들거나 휴식
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nggawe utawa break
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thực hiện hoặc phá vỡ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செய்ய அல்லது உடைக்க
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

करा किंवा खंडित करा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ya batmak ya çıkmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

creare o distruggere
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

złamać lub
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зробити перерву або
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

face sau de a sparge
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κάνει ή να σπάσει
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Maak of breek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

göra eller bryta
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gjøre eller ødelegge
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of make or break

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAKE OR BREAK»

The term «make or break» is quite widely used and occupies the 40.561 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAKE OR BREAK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about make or break

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10 QUOTES WITH «MAKE OR BREAK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word make or break.
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Kevin Bacon
As I was coming up on the stage, there was one source that could make or break you, the New York Times. Inevitably there would be one actor singled out for a better review, or worse, than somebody else. The effect of that was cancerous, divisive.
2
Rebekah Brooks
The quality of our journalism will make or break our industry, not the recession.
3
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
What has always been at the heart of film making was the value of a script. It was really the writer who could make or break a film. But as we all know, the writer has always been at the bottom of the creative heap.
4
Darren Flutie
In the NFL, every practice could make or break you. If you dropped one ball, you'd worry about getting cut.
5
Bruce Forsyth
In the old days, variety turns like me learned how to cope with failure - we all had nights when we 'died' on stage - but today's youngsters simply don't have that experience. For them, it really is instant make or break time - hence, all the tears and, hence, all the potential emotional damage.
6
Nina Garcia
I'm a big believer that accessories can make or break a look.
7
Paul Harris
Much responsibility rests upon the shoulders of the song leader; it is not infrequently within his power to make or break a meeting.
8
Shiv Khera
Research has shown that it takes 31 days of conscious effort to make or break a habit. That means, if one practices something consistently for 31 days, on the 32nd day it does become a habit. Information has been internalised into behavioural change, which is called transformation.
9
Mitch Leigh
It's still word of mouth that is going to make or break a show, and while critics can't help a show, they can hurt it.
10
Vicky McClure
A journalist can make or break a case, in a way, because they can figure out things the police can't, or they can destroy people's lives.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAKE OR BREAK»

Discover the use of make or break in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to make or break and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Make or Break: How Manufacturers Can Leap from Decline to ...
The secrets are in this book, including how to meet such interrelated challenges as: Labor relationships and modernization Material shortages Career development of your workforce Expansion of variety Competition on a global scale Complexity ...
Kaj Grichnik, Conrad Winkler, Jeffrey Rothfeder, 2008
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Peripheral Vision: Detecting the Weak Signals that Will Make ...
This book, through detailed case studies ranging from LED lighting to low-carb foods to children's dolls, shows how vigilant organisations win
George S. Day, Paul J. H. Schoemaker, 2006
3
Make or Break Your Church in 365 Days: A Daily Guide to ...
The joy of ministry is lost in the terror of being ill equipped for daily tasks. This book leads the way, providing clear plans for the daily tasks of effectively leading a congregation.
Paul D. Borden, 2012
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Mastering the Merger: Four Critical Decisions That Make or ...
This book offers a distinct contribution to M&A literature in that it purposefully focuses on the due diligence that must be done before a decision to make a deal ever happens.
David Harding, Sam Rovit, 2013
5
Make Or Break Spring
In the spring of 1945, as the war ends in Europe, fifteen-year-old Evelyn learns the truth about her missing father and to accept the unavoidable change to her life.
Janet McNaughton, 1998
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Fourth Down and Inches: Concussions and Football?s ...
Fourth Down and Inches features exclusive photography and interviews with scientists, players, and the families of athletes who have literally given everything to the game. It's fourth and inches. Can football save itself again?
Carla Killough McClafferty, 2013
7
Market Rebels: How Activists Make or Break Radical Innovations
You will realize how the hands that move markets are the joined hands of market rebels. Some images inside the book are unavailable due to digital copyright restrictions.
Hayagreeva Rao, 2008
8
The Power of Reputation: Strengthen the Asset that Will Make ...
The Power of Reputation gives you an action plan for creating the kind of reputation that generates trust and paves the way for lasting success. "This powerful guide is the definitive book on reputation and your career.
Chris Komisarjevsky, 2012
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Elephant in the Room: How Relationships Make or Break the ...
Once you understand the basics of her lens and tools and work with them, they will grow into a fundamental element of your leadership practice. This is a big claim.
Diana McLain Smith, 2011
10
Make Or Break
"A writer, a musician, an unexpected love...and a killer who wants to destroy it all.
Lori Whitwam, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAKE OR BREAK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term make or break is used in the context of the following news items.
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10 AFC players with make or break seasons - NFL.com
But they face a make or break 2015 season. This is their chance to straighten out recent troubles in time to get back their playing time, money, ... «NFL.com, Jul 15»
2
Is this Orlando City's make or break week? - O-Town's 11
Is this Orlando City's make or break week? by Ryan Martinez 12h ago. TWEET · SHARE · GPLUS · Fancred · 0 Comments. Next1 of 5Prev post. Use your ... «O-Town's 11, Jul 15»
3
Make or break for APOEL with Champions League hopes on knife's …
DESPITE being clear favourites in the draw, a disappointing 0-0 draw at home to FK Vardar last week means that APOEL's Champions League ... «Cyprus Mail, Jul 15»
4
Tom King | Make or break time for Knights - NashuaTelegraph.com
Tom King | Make or break time for Knights. It's been a fairly quiet summer at Holman Stadium, which a couple of weeks ago provided another ... «Nashua Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Murray workload will make or break Davis Cup dream - ESPN
Andy Murray workload will make or break Great Britain's Davis Cup dream. 12h. 0 Shares. Email. Comment. Adam Davy/PA Wire. Carl Bialik. «ESPN, Jul 15»
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Make or Break Year On Tap for Travis Zajac
Can Travis Zajac bounce back and be a leader for this team? Last season with Bryce Salvador out, New Jersey felt like a rudderless ship going ... «Today's Slapshot, Jul 15»
7
Make or break time for Bury
Milke Comber has warned Bury St Edmunds CC it is now make or break time in their battle against relegation as they prepare for a vital derby. «Bury Free Press, Jul 15»
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Derbyshire Premier League cricket: Make or break time for Dunstall
DUNSTALL face a make or break clash with Alvaston & Boulton tomorrow as they look to launch a late bid for survival in the Derbyshire ... «Burton Mail, Jul 15»
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Volatile August recess could make or break Iran deal in Congress
But it's quite possible the month of August could be the timeframe that either makes or breaks the deal. Congress will barely convene in August. «Fox News, Jul 15»
10
Conservative line could make or break the D.A. race (commentary)
Michael McMahon has three party lines in the D.A. race and getting the Conservative Party line from him could help Joan Illuzzi. (Advance ... «SILive.com, Jul 15»

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