make a clean break (from/with someone or something)
make a clean break (from/with someone or something)
To remove oneself wholly and permanently from a relationship, situation, or attachment. I've been lingering too much on the mistakes I made in the past. It's high time I made a clean break and started fresh! The esteemed scientist, having made a clean break with her former university, has set up a new research firm in Silicon Valley. I think I need to make a clean break from Robert. Our relationship has just grown so co-dependent lately.
See also: break, clean, make, someone
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
make a clean break
remove yourself completely and finally from a situation or relationship.See also: break, clean, make
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
- wash hands of
- wash one's hands of
- wash your hands of
- wash your hands of somebody/something
- wash your hands of something/someone
- for (one's) (own) sake
- for sake
- keep in sight
- keep sight of (someone or something)