It is time for him to cut the cord and live alone.
cut the cord
idiomTo end a child's overdependence on or overattachment to their parents.
Origin
disputed originA variant of cut the umbilical cord.
After graduating from college, she finally decided to cut the cord and move into her own apartment.
Although his parents still offered to pay his rent, he felt it was necessary to cut the cord to truly establish his own independence.
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clear cut
Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
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cut a dash
To make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.
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cut a deal
To reach a negotiated agreement.
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cut a figure
To present an image; to make an impression.
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cut a rug
To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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cut a swath
Alternative form of cut a wide swath.
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cut a wide swath
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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cut about
To go around (move from person to person).