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.start mowing the fieldsharvest the cropsstop depending on parentslearn more about farmingleave the farm
Answer
A
start mowing the fields
B
harvest the crops
C
stop depending on parents
D
learn more about farming
E
leave the farm
Explanation
“Cut the cord” is a figurative expression meaning to become independent from someone you rely on. In the sentence, Levi is afraid to leave his parents’ farm and strike out on his own, so it means he will stop depending on his parents and leave the farm.
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