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parted ways
[/ˈpɑːrtɪd weɪz/]
verb phrase
separaram-se
1.
to end a relationship or partnership; to go in different directions after being together
After 10 years of marriage, they decided to part ways amicably.
Após 10 anos de casamento, eles decidiram separar-se amigavelmente.
2.
to disagree and stop working or being together with someone
The band members parted ways due to creative differences.
Os membros da banda separaram-se devido a diferenças criativas.
NYC Slang
split
Synonyms
split up
separated
broke up
ended the relationship
went separate ways
dissolved partnership
Antonyms
got together
reunited
joined forces
came together
formed partnership
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
separaram-se
Most common and widely used expression
Rio de Janeiro
terminaram
Informal alternative
São Paulo
separaram-se
Standard usage
Portugal
separaram-se
Standard Portuguese usage; also 'deixaram de estar juntos'
Related Idioms & Phrases
go separate ways
call it quits
end things
break it off
throw in the towel
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