to  break  out in a sweat
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sweat
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[break] into a sweat

Definition & Meaning of "break out in a sweat"in English

to break out in a sweat
01

to suddenly start sweating 

Collocation
Examples
The intense heat caused everyone in the room to break out in a sweat despite the air conditioning. 
to  break  out in a cold sweat
break
breɪk
breik
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aʊt
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ɪn
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cold
kəʊld
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sweat
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[break] into a cold sweat
to break out in a cold sweat
01

to get very nervous or scared 

Collocation
Examples
Hearing the unexpected noise in the dark alley, he broke out in a cold sweat, fearing the unknown. 
02

to start to sweat despite feeling cold, usually due to illness or infection 

Collocation
Examples
The flu had taken its toll on her, and she began to break out in a cold sweat, shivering under the blankets. 
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