This phrase is used when you are about to explain something to someone in very basic terms because anything too complex will confuse them, or already has confused them. Frequently used in the military. Does not usually have anything to do with sex.
"Alright, since my first explanation didn't seem to sink in for your morons, I'll break it down barney style for you."
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Explaining something in such a way that a small child could understand, often used by Soldiers in the U.S. Army, specifically NCOs
What Private? You don't know how to make your bunk? Lemme break it down, Barney style for ya.
A military term used both literally and metaphorically:
1) To remove the rear pin on an M16 rifle, allowing the rifle to fold open to reveal the internal parts. This is similar to how a double-barrel shotgun folds open for loading.
2) To explain something in a very simple and clear fashion.
3) To bend a standing woman forward for sex.
1) "Take your weapon and break it down shotgun-style for inspection by the armorer."
2) "Look, let me break it down shotgun-style: the colonel thinks your scenario is shit."
3) "As soon as we finish up this op, you can all go home, grab the little lady and break her down shotgun-style."
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The mental collapse that can occur after the end of a relationship.
Claire was in the middle of a big break up break down so got wasted.
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Usually occurs late at night. Subject loses all self control and finds absolutely anything hilarious. May also do stupid shit.
John: *launches a 3000$ drone in kraigs basement at 3 A.M. while laughing uncontrollably at an image of bread*
Kraig: βJohn are you breaking downβ
John: βNYEAH!β
explain something , especially by dividing it into parts
That chart looks a little complicated. Can you break it down for me?