Go their separate ways Meaning in English
expression · lemma: go (one's) separate ways
Definition
When two or more people end a relationship, partnership, or activity and continue separately, each following their own path.
Usage & Nuances
This is an idiomatic, usually neutral or gentle way to say people split up, quit working together, or break up. Used for both personal relationships and professional contexts. Common alternatives: 'split up', 'part ways'. Not used for physical directions.
Example Sentences
After college, they decided to go their separate ways.
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The two friends had different goals, so they went their separate ways.
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The band decided to go their separate ways after ten years together.
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Sometimes people just grow apart and need to go their separate ways.
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"We agreed to go our separate ways, but we'll always be friends," she said.
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After working together so long, it was hard for them to finally go their separate ways.
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