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parting of the ways
a point at which people separate and go their own ways. (Often with come to a, arrive at a, reach a, etc.) Jane and Bob finally came to a parting of the ways. Bill and his parents reached a parting of the ways.
See also: ways

a parting shot
a remark that you say as you are leaving somewhere so that it has a strong effect Her parting shot was 'I'm going to spend the evening with people who appreciate my company!'
See also: shot

the parting of the ways

the point at which two people or organizations separate The parting of the ways came after a series of disagreements between the manager and the group's singer.
See also: ways

parting of the ways
a separation of two things or people because of a disagreement We came to a parting of the ways because of our different ideas about what should be done to move the company forward.
Related vocabulary: part company (with somebody)
See also: ways


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