break stride

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.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Edward	['edwəd]
Georgiana	jor-JYAH-nə, jor-JAY-nə	English
Hadyn	-	English (Rare)
BonifÁC	-	Czech, Hungarian
Gillian	JIL-ee-ən, GIL-ee-ən	English
Rhosyn	-	Welsh (Rare)