breaks the back of

A form of break the back of — To complete the greater part of (a project) or solve the most critical part of (a problem).

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of break the back of
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breaks the back of. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/breaks%20the%20back%20of

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