break the mould BrE
break the mold AmE

This may be the year to break the mold and try something different, within reason, of course.

One way is to break the mold on missile defense.

That could break the mold and then every star wants a 40-foot trailer.

Until now he hasn't been willing or able to break the mold and cast a new one.

For a very long time no one dared to break the mold.

Why couldn't they break the mold and make new creatures of themselves?

She came forth and they broke the mold, but I don't have to tell you that.

For certain men, comfort is reason enough to break the mold.

Here is a look at two students whose work this season has broken the mold.

But I do think we have an opportunity to break the mold.