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Breaking the Fourth Wall 

"The fourth wall" is an expression stemming from the world of theater. In most modern theater design, a room will consist of three physical walls, as well as a an imaginary fourth that serves to separate the world of the characters from that of the audience.

In fiction, "breaking the fourth wall" often means having a character become aware of their fictional nature. This can range from your character advising you to "Press X" in a tutorial all the way to Psycho Mantis reading your memory card and mentioning the other games you've been playing. However, the most direct violation of the fourth wall would be a character openly acknowledging they are in a video game or even directly speaking to you, the player, instead of to your character.
(Jak 3:)

Monk: This isn't a game!
-Jak and Daxter look toward the player with confused expressions-

(Dragon Age 2:)

Ghyslain (when a quest from him is available:) Does no one see this exclamation mark above my head?

(Other:)

Man: Have you ever wondered why everything we do is controlled by-

Dog: Stop! Breaking the fourth wall is a bad idea!

World-beating

The UK’s new COVID 19 track and trace system is world-beating

Boris Johnson is a world-beating premier.
World-beating by LaarsHead June 19, 2020

Breaking the Seal 

Your first piss in the pub, usually after 2 hours of drinking. After breaking the seal of your bladder, repeat visits to the toilet will be required every 10 or 15 minutes for the rest of the night.
'I broke the seal in the Flapper and Firkin bogs, after that there was no stopping me"

breaking my balls 

when someone is giving you a really hard time.
breaking my balls by fakemonster August 24, 2005

beating off

1) Slang term for male masturbation.

2) Grasping a penis, then stroking vigorously in and up and down motion in order to produce an orgasm. Usually accompanied by ejaculation of semen.

See also: jerking off; jerkin the gherkin; jacking off; wanking; whacking off; beating your meat; chocking your chicken; spanking the monkey; slapping the salami; tickling the pickle
When your little brother is taking three showers a day, each for 45 minutes...he’s probably beating off!
beating off by Cappy1 July 10, 2018

Breaking Bad Boner 

The erection that a person gets while watching Breaking Bad. It generally happens about mid episode and climaxes by the end. It affects men and women equally and cannot be stopped.
Dave: "Did you watch the new episode of Breaking Bad last night?!'

Me: "Of course I did! I had a Breaking Bad Boner the entire time!"
Breaking Bad Boner by Moshbearpig September 1, 2013