What it means
To cut ties means to end a relationship or connection on purpose and properly shut the door on it. You use it when someone decides they're fully done with a friend, ex, relative, business partner, or any setup that's gone sour. It's stronger than just drifting apart because there's a clean finality to it.
Usage examples
"He cut ties with his old crowd once he decided to clean up his act."
"After the falling-out she cut ties with the whole group and started fresh."
"He cut ties with the gym chain after the third dodgy charge and joined the council leisure centre instead."
"She finally cut ties with the group chat that did nothing but stir drama, and slept better for it."
"I had to cut ties with him after the money stuff got weird, no more chances."
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