break a sweat
idiom
US
: to begin to sweat
He started running and soon broke a sweat.
He loaded all five boxes without breaking a sweat.
—often used figuratively to say that something is not hard for someone to doHe gave a perfect performance and didn't break a sweat.
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Expect to break a sweat while jamming to the music.
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Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2024
The latest piece of evidence came last month from a group of Australian researchers, who argued that evening was the healthiest time to break a sweat, at least for those who are overweight.
—Alexander Nazaryan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
Meanwhile, fitness enthusiasts can break a sweat at the on-site gym or partake in beachside group classes led by certified instructors.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 7 May 2024
There’s also a gym on the upper level for those who wish to break a sweat.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2024
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Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2024
The latest piece of evidence came last month from a group of Australian researchers, who argued that evening was the healthiest time to break a sweat, at least for those who are overweight.
—Alexander Nazaryan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
Meanwhile, fitness enthusiasts can break a sweat at the on-site gym or partake in beachside group classes led by certified instructors.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 7 May 2024
There’s also a gym on the upper level for those who wish to break a sweat.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2024
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