snap a twig
Frequency: 7.914.8 per million words
To break a twig suddenly with a sharp sound.
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Examples (10)
- He tried to walk quietly, but accidentally snapped a twig under his boot.
- The child mischievously snapped a twig from the bush.
- Be careful not to snap any twigs when you're sneaking through the woods.
- She heard him snap a twig and knew he was nearby.
- With a quick movement, he snapped the dry twig in half.
- The squirrel seemed to deliberately snap tiny twigs as it climbed the tree.
- Could you please snap a few twigs for the fire?
- The sound of someone snapping a twig made her jump.
- He was so angry he felt like he could snap every twig in the forest.
- Hunters learn to move silently, avoiding anything that might snap a twig.