cut ties

Frequency: 8.020.1 per million words

To completely and often suddenly end a connection.

tieVERB + TIE (connection)

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Examples (10)

  • After years of conflict, they decided to cut all ties with their estranged family.
  • The company had to cut ties with its unreliable supplier to avoid further losses.
  • She felt it was necessary to cut ties with toxic friends to improve her mental health.
  • The diplomat was instructed to cut ties with the opposition party.
  • He decided to cut ties with his past and start a new life in a different city.
  • The organization had to cut ties with corrupt officials to maintain its integrity.
  • After the betrayal, he vowed to cut ties with anyone who could not be trusted.
  • The government is considering to cut ties with countries that violate human rights.
  • It can be difficult to cut ties with a business partner, even when the relationship sours.
  • She made the difficult decision to cut ties with her abusive ex-partner.