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The phrase "and everything to break" is not standard in written English and may be confusing without context.
It could be used in a context where one is discussing the potential for failure or damage in a situation, but it lacks clarity.
Example: "We prepared for the worst, knowing that anything could happen, and everything to break."
Alternatives: "and all that could go wrong" or "and everything that could fail."
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Believe me, you'll try anything and everything to break something like that".
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And we must do everything, truly everything, to break the insidious chain that, in linking the two, ends up imputing a providential cause to, and, whether we want it to or not, justifying the Shoah.
They provide support and stability when outside characters are doing everything to break that.
Turner needs everything to break right to win, and this year nothing has.
He needs a team of criminals that have nothing to lose and everything to gain, to break into the most impenetrable fortress known to their world.
Hard muscles stood out beneath his jacket… Above all, he had his very own way of planting himself in a spot… He was a solid block and everything had to break against it".
This process, however, has nothing to do with coming together and everything to do with breaking apart, with figuring out how to live as an independent intellect and a soul loyal to its own needs.
"But here," Mr. Mellman added, "Republicans are on the defensive because they have proven willing to sacrifice anything and everything to protect tax breaks for millionaires".
Make no mistake: The governor's "budget repair bill" has little to do with a budget shortfall and everything to do with breaking unions, starting with public employees and then perhaps moving on to others as well.
"I think we'll see Wawrinka try everything and anything to break here because it will be uncomfortable trying to serve out for the match". A break point for Federer after an epic rally.
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