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Discover LudwigThe phrase "break character" is a commonly used phrase in written English and is considered correct and usable.
It is typically used when someone is referring to an actor or performer breaking their portrayal of a character, either intentionally or unintentionally. For example: - The actor's brilliant performance was almost flawless, except for one moment when they accidentally broke character and laughed. - Daniel Day-Lewis is known for his ability to completely immerse himself in a role and never break character, even off-camera. - The play was going smoothly until the lead actor suddenly broke character and started improvising his lines. - In improv comedy, it's important to never break character and stay in the moment.
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break character
verb
To act in a way inconsistent with the mindset of a given character one is supposed to be performing as.
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They never break character.
Q. Did you ever break character?
And he couldn't break character.
Some people never break character.
If it was an act, he did not break character once.
Very authentic!" The male, though, does not break character or speak.
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Though I haven't seen anyone break character and preen like that (not even Nathan Lane) in my years of reviewing, entrance applause persists in Broadway theaters.
Never ever ever break character.
His findings include: Wrestlers' don't break character.
In fact, I know I wasn't: Wiig cried, too, but not enough to break character.
Remember not to laugh or break character.
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