parted ways
Went different directions
To part ways is to separate, either physically or in terms of association.
Two people walking together part ways when their routes diverge.
The phrase often describes ending a relationship or affiliation: The band parted ways with their drummer after creative differences.
It can be mutual or euphemistic for firing someone.
- split upSever a union
- broke upEnded a relationship
- dividedSeparated into portions
- farewellLeave-taking expression
- said goodbyeExpressed a farewell
called it quits · separated · seceded · estrangement · irreconcilable differences · divorce · amicable split · dissolution · clean break · crossroads · endings · cutting ties · burned bridges · moving on · new chapter · goodbye · fork in the road · disunion
parted wayscame together
Gathered into one group
united · joined forces · teamed up · merged · stuck together
parted waystied the knot
Got married
committed · got married · reconciled · made up · buried the hatchet
parted waysmet up
Joined for a meeting
converged · crossed paths · came together · reunited · rendezvoused
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