break off with (someone)

break off with (someone)

To end a relationship, typically a romantic one. I'm so sad to hear that Mara broke off with John—I thought those two would be together forever. He's a bad boy, so she's not going to break off with him anytime soon, naturally.
See also: break, off
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • break up with (one)
  • a Dear John letter
  • ship name
  • love's young dream
  • moonlight and roses
  • be (not) all moonlight and roses
  • moonlight
  • Are you single?
  • cat-and-dog life
  • FBO