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Break the back of

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo complete the greater part of (a project) or solve the most critical part of (a problem).
"I've broken the back of painting the shed – I'll finish it after lunch."
2.VerbTo overburden (a person, group, or organization).
3.VerbTo cripple.

Synonyms

break someone's backtobreakfinish offbebreakoutworkwrap uphave done withhave something over withbreakclose outforbreakfinish with
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