Go your separate ways

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To stop being together or near each other.

After graduation, we all had to go our separate ways.
Visual representation of "go your separate ways" - To stop being together or near each other

Often appears as...

  • decide to go your separate ways
  • agree to go your separate ways
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Visual representation of "go your separate ways"
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Physical Separation

Used when people leave each other's presence, often moving to different locations.

Illustration for Physical Separation
After the trip, we said our goodbyes and went our separate ways.
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Temporary Context

Implies that the separation might not be permanent, but just for a while.

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The band went their separate ways but reunited for a farewell tour.
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Neutral Tone

Can be used without implying any negative feelings between parties.

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The meeting ended and attendees went their separate ways peacefully.
Visual representation of the word "Go your separate ways"

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