Question

read the sentence. leo 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 fields harvest the crops stop depending on parents learn more about farming leave the farm

Explanation:

The phrase "cut the cord" in the context means becoming independent. Leaving the farm implies physically separating from the parental - run farm, and stopping depending on parents is about emotional and financial independence.

Answer:

C. stop depending on parents
E. leave the farm