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creature of habit

idiom
Meaning

One who is prone to routine.


Examples
SIMPLE

He is a creature of habit who eats the same lunch every day.

CONTEXTUAL

My grandfather is a creature of habit, so he always walks his dog at exactly seven o'clock.

COMPLEX

As a creature of habit, she found the unpredictable nature of her new career both challenging and deeply unsettling.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    creature comfort

    Any small item or detail that makes a person feel comfortable and at home.

  2. 02

    creature feature

    A horror film in which one or more monsters plays a prominent role.

  3. 03

    creature of statute

    A body created by legislation, especially a public body.

  4. 04

    creature of the night

    A prostitute.

  5. 05

    force of habit

    An act that has been repeated to the point where the performance of the act becomes automatic.

  6. 06

    kick the habit

    To recover from or quit an addiction or habit.

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