How to Pronounce "break the seal"
expression
BRAYK thuh SEEL
brayk thuh SEEL
Definition
Literally, to open something that was sealed. Informally, it means to go to the bathroom for the first time after drinking, which often makes you need to go again soon.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsiɫ
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK thuh SEEL
UK
brayk thuh SEEL
Listen in Context
He had to break the seal on the jar before opening it.
She didn't want to break the seal and be the first to use the bathroom.
Once you break the seal, you'll keep going back to the restroom.
Don't make me break the seal yet—I want to last through the movie!