break the news

Neutral B2 Eiken Pre-1 Upper-intermediate

break the news

Meaning

To tell someone about important, often unwelcome, news.

Literal Translation

ニュースを速報する 

Examples

  • I had to break the news that the trip was cancelled. 旅行が中止になったという知らせを伝えなければならなかった。
  • Who is going to break the news to her? 誰が彼女にその知らせを伝えるの?