You are breaking up quite a bit Meaning in English
expression · lemma: break up (connection)
Definition
This expression is used during phone or video calls to say that you cannot hear the other person clearly because the connection is poor and their voice is stopping and starting.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal and specific to audio or video calls. 'Breaking up' refers to problems with the transmission, not ending a relationship here. Add 'quite a bit' for emphasis when the problem is frequent or severe.
Example Sentences
Wait, you are breaking up quite a bit. Can you move closer to the window?
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Sorry, you are breaking up quite a bit on my end. Maybe we should switch to audio only.
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Sorry, you are breaking up quite a bit. Can you repeat that?
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I can't hear you clearly, you are breaking up quite a bit.
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Let's try calling again because you are breaking up quite a bit.
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Hey, you are breaking up quite a bit—are you in a bad signal area?
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