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force of habit

idiom

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


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  1. 01

    creature of habit

    One who is prone to routine.

  2. 02

    force down someone's throat

    To shove something down someone's throat.

  3. 03

    force someone's hand

    Bring about a situation which necessitates an agent to act, often causing a plan to be executed prematurely.

  4. 04

    kick the habit

    To recover from or quit an addiction or habit.

  5. 05

    may the Force be with you

    Used to wish someone luck with a difficult endeavor.

  6. 06

    may the Force be without you

    Synonym of may the Force not be with you.

  7. 07

    may the Force not be with you

    Used to wish someone bad luck.

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