Sentence examples for breaks down on from inspiring English sources

Every time one of his funny cars breaks down on the I-5, you know pretty much everyone who drives by laughs their balls off at his misfortune.

Clearly, it breaks down on two fronts.

"It breaks down on economic lines".

Narrator's small car breaks down on an interstate highway in Pennsylvania.

At Anfield, Liverpool's stylish approach breaks down on the edge of the area with grim predictability.

Vicky is late as her brother Staggers' moped breaks down on their way to school.

Letterman's Times Square analogy breaks down on the tactile level — who are the petters, and who are the pettees?

(This metaphor — as is true with all sports clichés — breaks down on close inspection, so let's leave it there).

If you buy a car that breaks down on the way home from the showroom, you've got grounds for complaint.

The idea breaks down on the slightest examination.

Don't be afraid to call in mobile technical assistance when equipment breaks down on you.