break a rib

Examples (10)

• He fell off his bike and managed to break a rib.
• The doctor confirmed that she didn't just bruise it, she actually broke a rib.
• It’s very painful to cough when you break a rib.
• The impact of the car crash was strong enough to break several ribs.
• You might break a rib if you receive a heavy blow to the chest.
• The rugby player had to leave the field after breaking a rib during a tackle.
• He was lucky not to break any ribs in the fall.
• If you break a rib, there isn't much a doctor can do except prescribe rest.
• She broke a rib while coughing intensely during her bout of pneumonia.
• How long does it usually take to recover after you break a rib?