clean break

(idiom) completely remove yourself from a bad situation

Example Sentences:

The girl knew her boyfriend was a loser, so she ended their relationship to get a clean break.

Employee 1: I heard you’re quitting.
Employee 2: Yeah, I am.
Employee 1: Why?
Employee 2: I’m sick of being a lawyer.
Employee 1: Are you going to get a new job with another law firm?
Employee 2: No, I want a clean break. I’m going to go back to school to become an English teacher.
Employee 1: Fantastic!

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Similar idioms:

1. come clean
2. make-or-break
3. take a dig at someone
4. break one’s back
5. call in sick
6. sick and tired of
7. lay down the law
8. cut it
9. feel like a million dollars
10. leave it to me
11. break a leg
12. nothing ventured, nothing gained
13. pull through