English

Verb

make a clean break ‎(third-person singular simple present makes a clean break, present participle making a clean break, simple past and past participle made a clean break)

1. (idiomatic) To initiate a complete termination of a relationship, or from a situation.

   He decided to make a clean break with his ex-girlfriend.

Usage notes

Often used as: make a clean break with somebody.

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