break off a twig

Examples (10)

• She broke off a twig from a nearby tree and began poking it into the soft ground.
• He broke off a twig from a willow tree and used it to shoo the flies away.
• The child mischievously broke off a small twig from the bush.
• Could you please break off a twig for the kindling?
• We watched as the strong wind broke off several twigs from the old oak.
• To start the fire, they needed to break off some dry twigs.
• The gardener carefully broke off a dead twig to encourage new growth.
• Don't break off twigs unnecessarily; it harms the plant.
• He absentmindedly broke off a twig while deep in thought.
• If you need a small stick, just break off a twig from that fallen branch.