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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- 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