parting of the ways
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Meaning · English
A point where people separate or go in different directions
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Điểm mà mọi người tách biệt hoặc đi theo hướng khác
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Literally: a splitting of paths
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
After graduation, it was the parting of the ways for the friends
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “parting of the ways” mean?
A point where people separate or go in different directions Literally: a splitting of paths
Is “parting of the ways” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.