English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "disowned me and" Mean?
Learn what "disowned me and" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
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English Phrases for Work
They disowned me and I didn't talk to them since then.
This means the speaker's family rejected them and they have had no contact since then.
From Faded Threads, Episode 3
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says their family cut them off and they have not spoken since.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain a painful family situation. It is serious and emotionally loaded, so it fits personal conversations more than casual speech.
Better ways to say it
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My family disowned me.
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I haven't spoken to them since.
3
They cut me off completely.
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