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part with something

phrasal verb with part
 
 /pɑrt/ verb

Definition

to give away or get rid of something, esp. a possession that you enjoy having: I just couldn’t part with my old car, even though it uses too much gas. If you part with money, you spend it or give it to someone, although you may not want to: You really have to be a Dylan fan to part with $50 for "Highway 61 Interactive," released earlier this year.
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