break a bone

Examples (10)

• He broke a bone in his foot while playing soccer.
• I've never broken a bone in my entire life, thankfully.
• Be careful on that icy sidewalk; you could easily slip and break a bone.
• The doctor asked, "When exactly did you break this bone?"
• Breaking a bone is a serious injury that requires immediate medical attention.
• The stuntman accepts the risk that he might break a bone while filming.
• She fell down the stairs but was relieved to find she hadn't broken any bones.
• X-rays are used to determine if you have actually broken a bone.
• He was so clumsy as a child that he would break a bone almost every year.
• Even a minor fall can cause an elderly person to break a bone.