What does "breaking mold" mean? Is it an idiom?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Yes. "Breaking the mold" means not to follow societal norms, to do or think what you want to do or think. A person who breaks the mold follows his or her own path and doesn't let judgments from others influence them. Ex: To live a happy life, you need to break the mold. Ex: She broke the mold and decided to travel abroad instead of going to college.