split the breeze

verb3

1. •
   (US) To take up space, causing any breeze to move on either side.

   • Nary bee 'at split the breeze / Ever jabbed a sting in Old 'Bee' Fessler—jes' in fun, / Er in airnest—nary one! — 1885
2. •
   (US) To move very quickly; to speed.

   • "Hop in, then" the other said, brightening, "while I look along the track for a caddy of keen-spitting they was to fling off the train for me. Then we'll split the breeze." — 1921
3. •
   (US) To carry; to pierce the air.

   • Enterprise was acclaimed with a blast of whistles that split the breeze. — 1951