overcome (someone); defeat (someone). From the idea that a person's back is what supports him; therefore to break or crack the back of someone would be to destroy his support. —SHSBC Binder 23 Approved Glossary
BREAK (SOMEONE'S) BACKS
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overcome (someone); defeat (someone). From the idea that a person's back is what supports him; therefore to break or crack the back of someone would be to destroy his support.