sever ties with (someone or something)

sever ties with (someone or something)

To cease associating, working, or communicating with someone or something. Sarah severed ties with her family when she was only 17. We decided to sever ties with the company after their horse-meat scandal became public knowledge.
See also: sever, tie
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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: sever, tie
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • sever
  • sever ties with
  • be/have done with somebody/something
  • cut ties with (someone)
  • tie in
  • tie in with
  • tie into
  • tie into (something)
  • hitch (one's) wagon to (someone or something)
  • hitch your wagon to someone/something