The origin of the idiom "cut the cord" in the specific context of ending cable or satellite television subscriptions can be traced to the increasing popularity of streaming services in the late 2000s and early 2010s. As more households opted to cancel their traditional cable or satellite TV subscriptions and rely on streaming platforms for entertainment, the phrase "cut the cord" emerged as a metaphor for this transition. It is commonly used in discussions about entertainment, technology, and media trends.

What is the origin of the idiom "cut the cord" and when to use it?

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to [cut] the (umbilical|) cord

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Ορισμός και σημασία του "cut the (umbilical) cord"στα αγγλικά

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