to cut the (umbilical) cord
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to start behaving independently instead of relying on others for help or support
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Idiom
Informal
Exempel
Tired of high cable bills, they decided to cut the umbilical cord and rely on streaming services for their entertainment needs.
After canceling their satellite TV subscription, they embraced the freedom of cutting the cord and exploring a wide range of online content.
