make a clean break
English
Pronunciation
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Verb
make a clean break (third-person singular simple present makes a clean break, present participle making a clean break, simple past and past participle made a clean break)
- (idiomatic) To initiate a complete termination of a relationship, or from a situation.
- He decided to make a clean break with his ex-girlfriend.
Usage notes
Often used as: make a clean break with somebody.
Translations
initiate a complete termination of a relationship
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