Breaking the Stick

1: (v.)- To break up a relationship; the breaking of a connection.
2: (v.)- To snap a twig.

1:

Ron: Yo, things have been seeming rough with Jack & Jill, how do you think they're doing?
Nate: Jack told me she's too clingy for him, he's trying to break the stick. He's gonna break up with her tonight.

2:
Ron is planning on jumping on the branch, he'll be breaking the stick.