Meaning of "break the handle"

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English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #32 "Responses (5)", question 3

Jill: 'I'm afraid I've just broken the handle.'
Frank: '.........'

(a) Don't brood.
(b) Don't annoy.
(c) Don't worry.
(d) Don't anger.

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #32 "Responses (5)", answer 3

Jill: 'I'm afraid I've just broken the handle.'
Frank: 'Don't worry.'

Correct answer: (c) Don't worry.

Your answer was: correct
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Hi Mr Alan,
Please explain for me what ' broke the handle'?
Thank yo very much

[Mister Micawber]

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Break = destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments

Handle = the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it (Example: "He grabbed the hammer by the handle").
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