to cut the (umbilical) cord

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to start behaving independently instead of relying on others for help or support

to [cut] the (umbilical|) cord definition and meaning
Idiom
Informal
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After canceling their satellite TV subscription, they embraced the freedom of cutting the cord and exploring a wide range of online content.
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