Alternative form of break a butterfly upon the wheel

To break a promise one has made.

(idiomatic) To exhaust a person's means or resources; to constitute more than they are reasonably able to do. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see break, back.

(of a switch or other electronic device) That creates a new electrical connection before an older one is broken.

(idiomatic) To make extraordinary efforts to achieve an end; to exert oneself in pursuit of a goal. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see break, neck.

Alternative form of break stride

To break an assurance one has made. (bond, commitment)

present participle of break one's back

present participle of break someone's balls

present participle of break someone's heart