break short

All its ways seemed to break short aimlessly into precipices, or to be lost hopelessly in deserts.

Instantly the blue column seemed to break short off, while the broken upper portion started racing outward toward the Earth.

You may jerk it; it will still adhere to the skin, and after repeated trials often break short.

She led me to believe that she would give this up, and break short off, and keep herself free and sacred and pure for me.

The roots are about the size and thickness of a man's little finger, and break short off when bent.