break a string

Examples (10)

• I was playing the guitar so hard that I managed to break a string.
• The violinist had to stop the performance because she broke a string mid-solo.
• Be careful not to tighten it too much, or you might break the string.
• It is quite common to break a string if you don't change them regularly.
• He was frustrated when he broke a string right before the concert started.
• If you pull that parcel too tight, you will break the string.
• She heard a loud snap as the cello string broke.
• I always carry spares in case I break a string during a gig.
• How often do you break a string while practicing your scales?
• The old piano was in such bad shape that several strings broke during tuning.