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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 upseparatedbroke upended the relationshipwent separate waysdissolved partnership
Antonyms
got togetherreunitedjoined forcescame togetherformed 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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