part ways
The phrase "part ways" is commonly used to describe the act of separating from someone, either physically or metaphorically.
Definition
B2Relationships
(common)To end a relationship or stop associating with someone.
Example
- After years of working together, they decided to part ways.
B1Physical Separation
(common)To leave each other and go in different directions.
Example
- At the end of the trip, we parted ways at the train station.
B2Disagreements
(common)To disagree strongly and stop cooperating or working together.
Example
- We part ways on the best approach to solve the problem.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "part ways":
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