"To break the glass" means to take a drastic or extreme action in a desperate situation or as a last resort. It suggests doing something that is usually avoided or considered unconventional in order to solve a problem or achieve a goal.
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It's an even better deal than the time I sold some kid a piece
of broken glass for $ 5 (I told him it was a diamond).
They may not be the first woman to receive a major party's nomination for the presidency, but these artists
broke glass ceilings in their own ways.
Not only does a broken window prevent you from locking your doors, but driving
with broken glass can lead to injury and further damage as well.
So sign someone just to have around (
break glass in case of emergency).
Piece consists of four spheres made
from broken glass covered with fiber and resin, with a solar energy powered lamp inside.
This is a good way to protect your baby from injuries that may be caused
by broken glasses.
For example, a user can opt to receive a text message every time a security camera detects a loud noise (
like breaking glass) in their home.
More importantly, as you have discovered, when a woman
does break the glass ceiling, her life does not necessarily become easier and can, in fact, become harder.
Yet, it seems that until a couple of years ago there was no proof that any person had
ever broken glass with his or her voice alone.
The problem with the peanut butter analogy is that today I live in a state that says peanut butter can not
contain broken glass.
The items,
including broken glass, indicated some kind of fight had occurred in the hotel room, the official added.
Make these festive Red, White and
Blue Broken Glass squares when you want to add a whimsical touch to your party.
Other new sculptures include several picture frames using the
same broken glass treatment and cameras formed from sand and stone.
Here, the plaintiff admitted that he knew of the dangers involved with
moving broken glass, and the defendant did not have superior knowledge of the hazards involved.
The outer plastic or silicone sleeve of hybrid glass bottles may offer some protection
against broken glass, but they cost more.
There are also pieces of art that are displayed in glass cases that are optional, requiring you to
break the glass which alerts the guards to your location.
There is safety screen available that can cover the glass doors so that if it
gets broken the glass will not fall indoors or on your child.
My sister had her car broken into last month and discovered her car's stock alarm from the dealer didn't have anything to
detect broken glass.
Even the sound of
breaking glass players may find themselves hearing quite often has a distinct originality to it.
His songs are layered with a variety of beats created from everyday objects and human expressions — from crying babies to rainfall and
grinding broken glass.
I've read several comments about cooling solar panels but I haven't seen anything about this: Will spraying the hot surface of solar panel glass with cool
water break the glass?
One additional form of damage that is frequently covered in a broad form insurance plan is
broken glass due to any number of occurrences.
Many people don't realize just how
expensive broken glass can be to replace until they are stuck paying for the replacement costs from out of pocket savings.
Are you worried your toddler may throw a toy at your tv stand and
break the glass on the cabinet doors?
You may be taking your clothes off when you get there, but wear good shoes to protect your feet
from broken glass that litters the trail on the way down.
Be conscious to avoid hazards such
as broken glass and other debris when walking your dog.
If there are windows in your house
with broken glass that you've been covering, it's time to get that glass fixed.
Always check tall grass
for broken glass, as this can easily cut into your rabbit's delicate skin.
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