a clean break

clean break

A complete removal from a (usually negative) situation, relationship, or attachment, with no intention of returning. After spending years in an emotionally abusive relationship, Patrick finally decided to make a clean break and leave his girlfriend.
See also: break, clean
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a clean ˈbreak

a complete separation from a person, an organization, a way of life, etc: She wanted to make a clean break with the past and start again.
See also: break, clean
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See also:
  • clean break
  • make a clean break
  • make a clean break (from/with someone or something)
  • emotional affair
  • steel (someone or oneself) for (something)
  • steel oneself for
  • hold (someone or something) in contempt
  • hold someone or something in contempt
  • damaged
  • handbag