cut the cord en · VERB
Etymology
A variant of cut the umbilical cord.
Meanings
- (idiomatic) To end a child's overdependence on or overattachment to their parents.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cutting the cord | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| cuts the cord | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| cut the cord | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| cut the cord | Tense=Past | lexicographic |