Part brass rags with someone In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "part brass rags with someone", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Tommy Tran

2021-03-14 08:03

Meaning of Part brass rags with someone (redirected from part brass rags with (one) )

Part brass rags with (one) old-fashioned verb phrase

To end or break off a relationship with someone because of an argument or dispute.

He parted brass rags with his best friend just because of a small misunderstanding.

Being disrespected several times is the reason why I decided to part brass rags with that guy.

Grammar and Usage of Part brass rags with (one)

Verb Forms

parts brass rags
parted brass rags

The verb "part" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Part brass rags with (one)

Cleaning companion. (Image Source: Tpwd)

The expression originated in the British Royal Navy in the 19th century. Naval officers were obsessed with keeping everything clean and polished, particularly the brasswork. It was traditional for sailors to do such duty in pairs, and along with a bag of cleaning tools and rags, you shared with your mate a bond of friendship. If the two quarreled, each man will find a new cleaning buddy, and the shared bag of brass cleaning rags, etc., would be divided between the former friends.