break (one's) stride

break (one's) stride

To cease moving one's legs at a certain rhythm or pace. I had to break my stride to avoid the big branch in the middle of the path.
See also: break, stride
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

break one's stride

to deviate from a rhythmic stride while walking, running, or marching. After I broke my stride, I never could pick up enough speed to win the race.
See also: break, stride
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • break stride
  • stride
  • break into
  • school's out
  • break in
  • not break the bank
  • break of day
  • break (something) to pieces
  • break to pieces
  • make a break for it