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kick the habit

idiom
Meaning

To recover from or quit an addiction or habit.


Examples
SIMPLE

I want to kick the habit of drinking too much coffee.

CONTEXTUAL

He finally decided to kick the habit after his doctor warned him about the health risks.

COMPLEX

Although the process was physically demanding and mentally exhausting, she remained determined to kick the habit that had controlled her life for over a decade.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    creature of habit

    One who is prone to routine.

  2. 02

    force of habit

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

  3. 03

    get a kick out of

    To be delighted by; to be amused by.

  4. 04

    kick a dog when it's down

    To make things worse for someone in an adverse situation.

  5. 05

    kick ass

    To win decisively.

  6. 06

    kick ass and take names

    To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.

  7. 07

    kick at an open door

    To carry out a redundant activity.

  8. 08

    kick at the can

    An attempt or an opportunity.

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