The car broke down on the side of the road
The old machine often breaks down and needs repairs
She broke down in tears after hearing the bad news
The negotiations broke down after several disagreements
The scientist is trying to break down the complex problem into smaller parts
Hey, I'm trying to figure out how to assemble this IKEA bookshelf, but I'm completely lost.
Oh, I know how that feels! Those instructions can be awful. Where did you get stuck? Maybe we can break down the steps together.
Okay, that's really helpful. So, if we break down the instructions, which part seems the most confusing to you right now?
My car tends to break down on long road trips
My car often malfunctions on long road trips
My car is prone to mechanical failure on long road trips
My car regularly stops working on long road trips
My car frequently experiences a mechanical problem on long road trips