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Default Re: Break off/Break up

I'd probably go for "broke up" myself, but as always it may just be a UK/US difference. "Broke off" doesn't "sound wrong" and I don't think I'd even notice if someone said it. I'd use "break off" if you inserted "relationship" or "engagement" though : She broke off her relationship/engagement with John.
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