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Dec 30, 2015 · Dec 30, 2015. #1. Hello everyone, After searching the Web, I found that the phrase "break ties" means " to end a relationship with someone - romantic, with family members, friends, etc ''. My question: Does "break ties" sound natural/correct in everyday conversation in the examples I made below?
Nov 18, 2005 · polszczyzna warszawska. Sep 29, 2005. #8. mylam said: Come on, guys! He said " only 'related to' can be used". He did not say "'related to' can only be used". Thomas, you are correct that we do not use 'connected to' when speaking about family ties.
Mar 30, 2011 · English - US. Mar 30, 2011. #2. It's a metaphorical use of the word "ties." He may have family there which means that he is "tied" to that family. He may have gone to school there. He may have grown up there. All are kinds of "ties."
May 15, 2013 · People can make spiritual and emotional connections with each other and their environment. Ties and bonds carry the meaning of restriction or constraint, while a connection is neutral in that respect, while link does not have the usage as connection does in your context. E.
Sep 25, 2008 · She was born in Worcester ("woostuh!") in eastern Massachusetts USA and has family ties in Boston and Prince Edward Island which is maritime eastern Canada, or "downeast" as they say. I have read that the word logey is an old fisherman's term used to describe a large sluggish cod, hence its use for feeling in such a way.
Sep 27, 2013 · As far as I know, AmE doesn't require the distinction between "have" and "have got". Americans will say "I have two brothers" whereas British will say "I've got two brothers", because to Brtitish English, "have got" is used whenever we are dealing with possession, description and family ties.
Mar 14, 2008 · I don't know why in English they sometimes seem to convey being physically attracted to someone with words referring to family members (which I personally find disturbing!) but expressions like "a hot mamma", " come to mamma!", calling someone "baby" or (worse) "who's your daddy?"
Nov 29, 2020 · In this saying it represents family ties. It may represent the ties between siblings in particular. I am not sure. The saying claims that a vow of loyalty between two people is stronger than family ties, or loyalty to one's brother. There is, I believe, a play on the word 'water'. Often water is considered an ordinary and insignificant substance.
Oct 8, 2013 · Oct 8, 2013. #2. He's asking whether the client has a family/friends in the area where he/she currently resides, i.e. if there is something/someone that is likely to keep him there and prevent him from leaving. For the court, ties to the community are very important when deciding for example whether to grant bail or not.
Jun 15, 2020 · This crossword clue was last seen on June 15 2020 LA Times Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Total disorder has a total of 4 letters. Rank. Answer. Clue. Publisher. 99%. mess. Total disorder.
