Meaning & use

broach the subject

phrase·Academic

To introduce a difficult or sensitive topic into a conversation for the first time.

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I finally broached the subject of the overdue rent with my roommate last night.

She broached the subject of retirement carefully, unsure how her boss would react.

A note on using this word

Broach is normally used with 'the subject,' 'the topic,' or 'the issue,' and works best for delicate matters that require tact.

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