English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "then we wait for him to break down" Mean?
Learn what "then we wait for him to break down" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Negotiate
Then, we wait for him to break down.
This means they plan to be patient until the other person cracks emotionally or admits something.
From My Celebrity Boyfriend Killed Me, Episode 38
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says the next step is to wait for him to break down.
Usage Scenario
Use it in conflict or interrogation contexts. It can sound cold or manipulative, so it is not a neutral everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
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then we wait for him to break down
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just wait for him to break down
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we wait until he breaks down
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