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English in a Minute: Break the News

Learn common American English idioms with English in a Minute. Welcome to English in a Minute. News can be any information that is, well, new to someone. But what does it mean to “break the news?” Andrew: So, are you all ready for our big work trip to Brazil? I just bought a new travel shirt, travel sunglasses and this travel guidebook! Anna: Andrew, I hate to break the news, but you’re not traveling. Andrew: But, but, but… Anna: Budget cuts. There’s not enough money for two. But can I borrow that travel book? To “break the news” means to tell someone bad news – something that will make them upset or sad. Breaking the news can be a hard thing to do and so can hearing about it. --------- Learning English is Voice of America’s multimedia source of news and information for millions of English learners worldwide. We help you build vocabulary, strengthen your speaking skills and improve your ability to communicate for work, school and everyday life. EXPLORE OUR PLAYLISTS: » Learning English Podcast:    • Learning English Podcast   » Let's Learn English with Anna! (For children 8-12)    • Let's Learn English with Anna   » Let's Learn English Level 1    • Let's Learn English   » Let's Learn English Level 2    • Let's Learn English Level 2   » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://learningenglish.voanews.com » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE:   / voalearningenglish   » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:   / voalearningenglish   » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   / voalearnenglish   » SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST ON ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/v... Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 326 million people.