break down (someone's) defenses

Translations
сломать (чью-то) защиту
The lawyer's strong arguments helped to break down the witness's defenses.
Сильные аргументы адвоката помогли сломать защиту свидетеля.
Definitions
To weaken or overcome someone's emotional, psychological, or protective barriers, making them more open, vulnerable, or receptive.
Words
break

verb
сломать
down

adverb
полностью
someone

pronoun
кого-то
s

article or possessive pronoun
чей-то
defenses

noun
защиту