break a spring

Examples (10)

• The children broke some springs jumping on the bed.
• He accidentally broke a spring in the old mechanism.
• I think I've broken a spring in my mattress.
• You shouldn't jump on the couch, or you might break a spring.
• A spring was broken during the repair process.
• The mechanic said the car needs a new part because I broke a spring.
• My son was upset because he broke a spring in his favorite toy.
• If you overuse that old chair, you'll eventually break a spring.
• Excessive tension can cause the delicate spring to break.
• Be careful not to break the spring when disassembling the device.