sever ties with



sever ties with someone

Fig. to end a relationship or agreement suddenly or completely. The company severed its ties with the dishonest employee. John has severed all ties with his parents.
See also: tie

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AÑUli-Western African, Igbo
Lia (2)LEE-ah (Italian)Italian, Dutch
Rozalia-Polish, Romanian
Mclain[mək'lein]
Fomafah-MAHRussian
Rehoboam-Biblical