粵

割got3席zik6

got3 zik6got3 zek6gē xí

English

  1. (literary) to break off relations with a friend
  2. to sever ties with sb
  3. to cut ties with somebody; to disclaim somebody's actions; literally: to cut the mat

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 宣佈同其他人斷絕關係;宣佈其他人嘅所作所為同自己無關

Examples

  • 朋友一出咗事佢就即刻割蓆。

    When his friend got into trouble, he immediately kept his distance.

  • 佢今次闖個咁大嘅禍,係時候割席喇。

    He is in big trouble this time, it is time to cut ties with him.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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