English idiom · neutral · spoken & written · BrE & AmE

break new ground: meaning and examples

break new ground means do something innovative that has not been done before.

Memory hook: Build a clear mental picture from “break new ground” and connect it to this meaning: do something innovative that has not been done before.

How to use “break new ground”

Common mistake: Treat “break new ground” as a fixed expression. Notice its exact word order in the examples.

Learn it in context

This expression belongs to Lesson 19, where you can compare it with other idioms about change and practise it interactively.

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