The following six phrases have something in common that is hinted at in the last clue.

1. CANADA GOOSE

2. CASSETTE TAPE

3. CUT TO THE CHASE

4. CASCADE RANGE

5. CATCH PHRASE

6. CAT AND MOUSE

7. New clue, perhaps 

Answer and puzzle title:

 

A BREAK IN THE CASE - - - The word CASE is broken up in each clue.

 

Credit:

Randall J. Hartman