Путь к успешной сдаче TOEFL. Шаг 9. Идиомы
Итак, первая часть длинного списка.. Вооружитесь терпением и все получится.
break down—a collapse of physical and/or mental health; failing to work:
When she heard that her pet iguana had escaped, Mary Lou broke down and cried in front of the whole class.
After their car broke down, Marty and James had to walk five miles to the nearest service station.