Pronunciation: [bɹˈe͡ɪk lˈuːs] (IPA) 
The phrase "brake loose" is commonly misspelled as "break loose", likely due to the similarity in pronunciation. However, it is important to note that the correct spelling includes the word "brake" as in the device used to stop or slow down a vehicle. In IPA phonetic transcription, "brake" would be pronounced as /bɹeɪk/ and "loose" as /luːs/. So the correct pronunciation of "brake loose" would be /bɹeɪk luːs/.
The expression "brake loose" is a phrase used to describe the act of something separating, detaching, or becoming dislodged with a sudden and forceful motion, often due to intense or unexpected forces. It usually refers to an object or a situation that was previously secured, stable, or under control.
In a literal sense, "brake loose" can refer to the sudden release or liberation of a physical restraint, such as a rope, chain, or mechanism that was holding or restricting movement. For example, if a ship's anchor becomes dislodged from the seabed due to strong currents or storms, it can be said to "brake loose."
On a metaphorical level, the term can be used to describe an event or a situation that undergoes a sudden disruption or change, often resulting in unforeseen consequences. It suggests that whatever was once stable, steady, or restrained suddenly becomes uncontrollable or unpredictable. This could be used to describe a group of protesters who "brake loose" from their designated route and start causing chaos in the streets.
Overall, "brake loose" implies a sense of unexpected liberation, release, or upheaval that occurs abruptly and forcefully, leading to a change or disruption in the previous state of affairs. Whether used literally or figuratively, the phrase carries the connotation of a sudden and potentially chaotic separation from what was previously in place.
The phrase "break loose" comes from a combination of the verb "break" and the adjective "loose".
The word "break" is derived from the Old English word "brecan" which means "to fracture" or "shatter". It has roots in the Proto-Germanic language and shares a common ancestor with similar words in other Germanic languages. Over time, "break" gained additional meanings and uses, such as "to separate", "to interrupt", or "to escape".
On the other hand, the word "loose" is derived from the Old Norse word "laus", meaning "free" or "not fastened". It ultimately traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root "leu(e)-" which means "to loosen" or "to untie".
