break the news vs utter

break the news

verb
  • To inform someone of something first, usually used when it will be difficult to tell the person. 

utter

verb
  • To reveal or express (an idea, thought, desire, etc.) with speech. 

  • To produce (speech or other sounds) with one's voice. 

  • To put (currency) into circulation. 

  • To commit the crime of uttering (knowingly presenting forged documentation). 

  • To produce (a noise) (of an inanimate object). 

adj
  • Absolute, unconditional, total, complete. 

  • Outer; furthest out, most remote. 

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