Phrase guide

parting of the ways

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

a separation of two things or people because of a disagreement, a point of divergence, especially an important one

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • We came to a parting of the ways because of our different ideas about what should be done to move the company forward.

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1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: disiĝo de la vojoj — point of divergence