How to Pronounce "break new ground"
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈnju/, /ˈnu/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
BRAYK noo GROWND or BRAYK nyoo GROWND
bɹˈeɪk/ /njˈuː/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
brayk nyoo GROWND
Definition
To do something innovative or create something completely new and different, especially in a field or area where nothing like it has existed before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈnju/, /ˈnu/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
bɹˈeɪk/ /njˈuː/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK noo GROWND or BRAYK nyoo GROWND
UK
brayk nyoo GROWND
Listen in Context
The company wants to break new ground with its latest product.
Scientists break new ground when they find new cures for diseases.
This artist always tries to break new ground in her paintings.
We're ready to break new ground with technology no one has seen before.