* better off: to be in a better situation than before.
Example: "My friend would be better off if he sold his old car and bought a new one."
break down (something) or break (something) down: to divide something into parts, to separate something into simpler substances.
"We tried to break down the problem for further study."
break up or break up (something) or break (something) up: to separate, to divide into groups or pieces, to put an end to something.
"The students did not want to break up their groups."
"The coach decided to break the team up into small groups."
by the way:- incidentally
"By the way, could you please bring your laptop computer tomorrow."
* web source: www.idiomconnection.com
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