break a vegetarian fast; experience something new for the first time
Meanings
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to break a vegetarian fast; to resume eating meat
Often used for Buddhists or those observing a religious fast. Can also be used informally for vegetarians who decide to eat meat.
He has been fasting for a month, and finally broke his vegetarian diet today.
Grandma is Buddhist, but she will break her vegetarian diet to eat some meat during the New Year.
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I'm a vegetarian, but for this friend gathering, I made an exception and broke my diet.
verb
to experience something new or exciting for the first time; to have a novel experience
informalUsed metaphorically in informal contexts, often humorously or exaggeratingly.
It's my first time taking a plane in my life, so I finally had a novel experience.
It was his first time going to a high-end restaurant, and he joked that he was having a new experience.
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Riding such a thrilling roller coaster is really a first-time experience for me!