broken chain
Interrupted series connection
A broken chain is a chain with a link separated or damaged, rendering it unable to hold.
The phrase extends to anything that fails to maintain connection: a broken chain of custody means evidence changed hands improperly; a broken chain of command means orders aren't flowing through proper channels.
Figuratively, breaking chains means liberation from bondage or constraint.
- linkPoint of connection
- weak linkLeast reliable component
- shatteredBroken into fragments
- freedomAbsence of constraint
- escapeFlight from captivity
link by link · severed · rust · metal · liberation · weak · snap · iron · bondage · release · fracture · slavery · split · disconnected · loose · prisoner · manacle · burst
- Freedom SymbolsStatue of Liberty, Liberty Bell, bald eagle, Marianne, torch
- cycling woesflat tire, saddle sore, chafing, knee pain, puncture
- Counterculture Symbolsanarchy symbol, peace sign, raised fist, Guy Fawkes mask, black flag
- Protest Symbolsraised fist, clenched fist, solidarity fist, fist, peace symbol
- AmericanaAmerican flag, Fourth of July, bald eagle, Thanksgiving, apple pie
- symbolssymbols, runes, symbol, asterisks, national symbol
symbolic freedom vs. bondage
broken chainshackles
Metal bonds for prisoners
fetters · captivity · yoke · manacles · imprisonment
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