Cut (someone or something) loose from (something) American British verb
To free or remove someone or something from something, often by literally cutting
We cut the turtle loose from the net to rescue him.
Lucy tried to suicide by hanging, but luckily Steven found out and cut her loose from the noose.
To end a personal or professional relationship with someone, often abruptly.
I cut loose from my boyfriend since he cheated on me.
Jimmy cut loose from me after involved in my insurance scam.
The phrase starts with a verb, therefore, it needs to conjugate within the sentence.
Said when you are frightened to do something again because you had an unpleasant experience doing it the first time
After being cheated by her husband, Jane loses her belief on marriage and doesn't want to start any new relationship - a scalded dog fears cold water.