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to break wind
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to release gas from one's bowels through one's anus
Idiom
Informal
The idiom "break wind" is used to describe the natural bodily function of passing gas or flatulence. The origin of the phrase lies in the combination of the word "break," implying the release of something, and "wind," which refers to the expulsion of gas from the digestive system.
Examples
She couldn't help but giggle when her little brother accidentally broke wind during the family dinner.
