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Read the sentence.

"Levi was terrified of leaving his parents' farm and striking out on his own, but the longer he stayed, the more obvious it became that he was going to have to cut the cord, and soon."

What are the best possible meanings of the euphemism "cut the cord"? Select two options.

A. stop depending on parents
B. leave the farm
C. start mowing the fields
D. harvest the crops
E. learn more about farming



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Final answer:

In the sentence, 'cut the cord' suggests independence and breaking away from parental support.


Explanation:

Cut the cord in the context of the sentence means to stop depending on parents and become independent. It signifies the act of breaking away from parental support and taking on one's responsibilities.

This euphemism does not refer to activities like start mowing the fields or harvest the crops. Instead, it emphasizes the aspect of gaining autonomy and self-reliance.


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